2nd Shift Food Production Line Operator

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.; Oakland (MS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. Oakland Plant is seeking a 2nd Shift Folder - Line 3 worker. You will inspect, pack, palletize, and move production materials, ensuring food quality and safety across extrusion, breading, frying and refrigeration steps.

The role requires ability to operate in a fast-paced production environment, lift up to 50 pounds, and rotate line positions as needed. Training provided; compliance with GMP and safety rules is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable and self-driven.
• Experience in a food manufacturing plant preferred.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensures quality of product being extruded, sliced, battered, breaded, fried and/or refrigerated meets customer specifications, along with company production standards and quality.
• Tends production line by watching for equipment malfunctions or product defects.
• Unpacks and loads raw materials into equipment, unloading work in progress or finished product and moving materials to and from the equipment.
• Inspects and spreads product by hand on moving conveyor belt to ensure product consistency.
• Moves and palletizes finished and packaged product off production lines, along with verifying code dates and labels.
• Stocks and restocks boxes, skids, and liners for next shift and current shift as needed.
• Rotates into any line position as needed due to absences, breaks, etc.
• Notifies lead or supervisory staff if unusual operations identified.
• Performs general housekeeping duties in production area; maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with existing policy.
• Complies with organization policies including, but not limited to, safety, good manufacturing practices, food safety, and employment and work rules.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fast-paced work

Reliable and self-driven

Good communication

Food manufacturing experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. Oakland Plant is seeking a 2nd Shift Folder - Line 3 worker. You will inspect, pack, palletize, and move production materials, ensuring food quality and safety across extrusion, breading, frying and refrigeration steps.

The role requires ability to operate in a fast-paced production environment, lift up to 50 pounds, and rotate line positions as needed. Training provided; compliance with GMP and safety rules is essential.