Batter/Breader - Line 4

Ajasianfoods; Carthage (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. is hiring for a production worker responsible for batter prep and breading line tasks. You will read daily Product Vision specs to source materials and mix ingredients using pro-mixer to achieve correct viscosity and texture.

Responsibilities include operating breading machines, refilling supplies, troubleshooting coverage, and assisting with line speed settings while maintaining safety and QA standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable with minimal supervision.
• Palletjack certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read Product Vision specs to identify correct materials for daily products.
• Open bags of dry batter mix (up to 50 pounds) and mix ingredients to spec.
• Operate pro-mixer/Wilevco to set viscosity and prepare batter.
• Add dry breading to breader machines per specs and keep machines filled.
• Troubleshoot breading coverage and machine issues.
• Assist line lead with belt speeds and spray setup; train backups.

Skills

Palletjack Certification

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Read and write English

Reliable

Self-driven

Minimal Supervision

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Palletjack

Job description

Position Summary

Making batter for the different products and filling breading machines with the correct ingredients.

Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Use Product Vision specs to read for the product for that day on how to find the correct materials for each product
• Using both hands, open bags of dry batter mix weighing up to 50 pounds and mix all ingredients to specifications per Product Vision in the Pro-mixer/Wilevco
• Pro-mixer/Wilevco set the viscosity
• Add dry breading to breader machines per Product Vision specs
• Keep batter applicators and breading machines filled at all times
• Troubleshoot for breading coverage and mechanical issues
• Assist line lead in setting belt speeds and feed screw speeds, hook up sprayers for barrier spray
• Must be able to measure ingredients and complete all paperwork
• Scan all materials from and to work orders
• Train backup personnel
• Follows established equipment Lockout/Tagout procedures as required
• Follow all safety rules and regulations per established company policies
• Bring any quality problems to the attention of the Lead/Manager/Supervisor
• Bring any machinery problems to the attention of the Maintenance Team/Lead
• Palletjack license required

Employee Safety Responsibilities

• Report all injuries, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and horseplay
• Use proper lifting techniques
• Use mechanical assistance (handjack, forklift, manlift)
• Use personal assistance (buddy)
• Use handrails
• Use and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

Position Qualifications

• Prefer High School Diploma/GED
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work rapidly and with a high degree of accuracy
• Reliable
• Self-driven
• Minimal Supervision
• Palletjack Certification
• Read and write English

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

(Requirements are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.)

The Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Continuously required to stand, hand twisting, and fine motors of the fingers
• Regularly required to reach, bend, kneel, stooping, crouching/squatting, crawling, climbing stairs/ladders.
• Lifting, pulling, and/or carrying up to 50 pounds for a distance up to 6ft.
• Will be exposed to loud industrial type environments commonly found at plants.
• Varied temperatures from hot and humid to very cold.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

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.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Will the position manage others? Yes No