1st Shift General Utility I

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.; Lampasas (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. (AFNA) Lampasas Plant is seeking a 1st Shift General Utility I. This entry-level role involves inspecting products entering or exiting the cooker, monitoring pack-off operations, and stacking cases on pallets in a loud, climate-controlled plant.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, adhere to GMP/GSP standards, and use PPE as required. Prior manufacturing experience is helpful but not required; training will be provided.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of Manufacturing Experience.
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable and self-driven.
• Experience in a food manufacturing plant is preferred.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect pre-cooked or post-cooked food products entering or exiting the cooker.
• Monitor frozen products in the pack-off area; stack finished product cases onto pallets.
• Follow GMP/GSP guidelines and communicate issues to leadership.
• Wear PPE as required and observe safety procedures.

Skills

Manufacturing exp

Communication

Job description

1st Shift General Utility I

US-TX-Lampasas

Job ID: 2026-10410

Type: Regular Full-Time

# of Openings: 8

Category: Direct Laborer / Operator

Lampasas Plant

Overview

This entry-level position involves inspecting pre-cooked or post-cooked food products entering or exiting the cooker, monitoring frozen products in the pack-off area, and stacking finished product cases onto specified pallets.

Responsibilities

Other Physical Demands or Working Conditions

• The employee must frequently use their hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and talk or hear.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, usually at waist and sometimes at shoulder levels.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Continuously required to stand.
• Occasional walking, reaching and working above shoulders, body bending, stooping, climbing stairs, body twisting/rotating, and driving a pallet jack.
• Will be exposed to loud industrial-type environments commonly found at plants and working with powered equipment.
• Varied temperatures from hot and humid to very cold. Temperatures throughout the plant average 50 degrees.
• Employees may be required to wear bump caps, safety glasses, hairnets, smocks, boots, earplugs, gloves, plastic sleeves, and aprons provided by the Company.

Employee Communication Responsibilities

• Demonstrate consistent, respectful communication with all team members.
• Communicate any production issues to team members, demonstrating understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Sanitation Practices (GSP).
• Participate in break rotations, write legibly, and collaborate effectively with team members.
• Inspect products to ensure compliance with quality standards specified by QC, dispose of non-compliant products, and communicate with leadership as needed.

Employee Safety Responsibilities

• Adhere to company standards and safety regulations.
• Report all injuries, unsafe conditions, and acts
• Use proper lifting techniques
• Use mechanical assistance (handjack, forklift, manlift)
• Use personal assistance (team lift for products above 50lb.)
• Use handrails
• Use and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of Manufacturng Experience
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable and self-driven
• Experience in a food manufacturing plant is preferred
• Good communication skills

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. (AFNA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AFNA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis protected by stated, federal, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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