Koji/Shikomi Operator

Kikkoman Foods, Inc; Town of Jefferson (WI); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Kikkoman Foods, Inc. in Wisconsin seeks a Koji & Shikomi Operator to support the soy sauce fermentation process. Koji creates yeast and Shikomi ferments it, requiring precision and adaptability.

You will charge and discharge materials, monitor weights, maintain a clean, food-safe bed, manage brine, and assist with sanitation while following safety policies.

Strong math, communication, and attentiveness to detail are essential for this high-temperature, high-humidity role.

Formación

• Strong ability to understand and apply basic mechanics.
• Ability to recognize problems quickly and resolve them.
• Good mathematical skills for calculations and percentages.

Responsabilidades

• Charge and discharge materials.
• Ensure accurate weight of product.
• Maintain a clean and food-safe bed; perform bed washing.
• Assist with seed mold processes and integration.
• Ensure proper brine clarification and standardization.
• Operate and monitor Shikomi tanks and fermentation stages.

Conocimientos

Basic mechanics

Problem solving

Math skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Descripción del empleo

Summary:The Koji & Shikomi Operator reports to the Utility Operator. This role is the first step in the soy sauce making process. Koji begins the process by creating natural yeast that will then move into Shikomi where fermentation occurs. These two roles are critical to the final product and as such requires an individual with high attention to detail and the ability to adapt to various situations. Below are various responsibilities that may be expected depending on the role an individual is assigned to.Duties and Responsibilities:Charging and discharging.Proper moistening of raw materials.Ensuring accurate weight of product.Maintaining a clean and food safe bed (bed washing).Ensuring proper cultures of product; including yeast and lactic acid bacteria.Assisting with seed mold process and integration.Ensure proper brine clarification and standardization.Responsible for filling and discharging Shikomi tanks.Controlling/monitoring various stages of the fermentation process.On call for emergencies or any special job requisitions (Shikomi).Must be able to independently disassemble and re-assemble charging assemblies and transfer to various areas in Shikomi.Remove and install sections of charging pipelines (Shikomi)Assist with sanitation activities.Comply with all departmental & company-wide food safety policies and procedures.Other duties as assigned.Skills & Abilities:Understanding and knowledge of basic mechanicsMust be able to recognize problems and respond quickly to resolve issueMust be able to quickly and accurately do simple mathematics (addition/subtraction, multiplication/division, and figure percentages)Ability to effectively communicateHighly detail orientedAbility to adapt and learnUnderstanding and knowledge of basic mechanicsPhysical & Behavioral:Frequently is required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hearFrequently required to reach above shoulders, climb, work at heights, crouch, stoop or kneelAbility to see and read digital readouts on panelsFor Shikomi-must have a keen sense of taste and smellFrequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds usually from floor to waist level, and able to lift 25 pounds repetitively at or above shoulder heightAbility to work under conditions of high temperature and high humidity for extended periods of timeKikkoman expects all employees to behave and communicate in a manner which will facilitate good relations with customers, clients, co-workers and supervisors; maintaining a positive work atmosphere