Food Production Utility Operator - Packaging & Inspection

Ajinomotocareers; Carthage, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. in Missouri seeks a production worker to monitor a conveyor line, spread and inspect goods, and assist with packing. You will stand for long periods, handle repetitive movements, and work as part of a team under supervision.

Requirements include ability to lift and move boxes, follow GMPs and safety rules, and operate with a pallet jack when needed. A strong work ethic and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Prefer High School Diploma/GED.
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable and self-driven.
• Palletjack certification required for certain production workers.

Responsibilities

• Stand continuously on the production floor and operate a running conveyor.
• Spread and inspect product; remove scrap and pack into boxes.
• Push finished boxes on conveyors, seal, and stack on skids to height 4–6 ft.
• Move products using palletjacks and transfer to freezer as needed.
• Follow safety rules and company SOPs; report issues to supervisor.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Reliable

Self-driven

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Palletjack Certification

Job description

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. in Missouri seeks a production worker to monitor a conveyor line, spread and inspect goods, and assist with packing. You will stand for long periods, handle repetitive movements, and work as part of a team under supervision.

Requirements include ability to lift and move boxes, follow GMPs and safety rules, and operate with a pallet jack when needed. A strong work ethic and reliability are essential.