Machine Operator 1st Shift- Meat Room

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay rate: $20.21/hr + shift diff

Job summary

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. in San Diego is seeking a Machine Operator for the 1st shift in the Meat Room to assemble, operate, and disassemble production equipment and follow customer specifications.

You will load ingredients, monitor quality, and work with a team to ensure on-time start-ups and compliance with GMPs. The role requires ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience operating industrial processing or packaging equipment; food manufacturing experience preferred
• Must have mechanical aptitude and intermediate troubleshooting skills
• Ability to uphold safety, food safety, and production quality standards
• Be capable of operating measuring instruments, such as a weight scale and thermometer
• Capable of performing basic math calculations and use a calculator
• Ability to communicate in a concise and clear manner with team members
• Self-motivated individual who requires minimal supervision and direction
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline oriented environment
• Ability to read, understand and follow written specifications
• Ability to read to blueprints or equipment diagrams a plus

Responsibilities

• Perform line set up, start up, operations, closing, and changeover of equipment and ensure designated equipment is in operational condition for on time start-ups.
• Record downtime information and interact with maintenance or other departments to determine root cause.
• Ensure all equipment in area is operational and inform Leads of irregularities.
• Load ingredients automatically and follow formulas to mix, slice, prepare and cook raw ingredients while avoiding waste and downtime.
• Ensure all mixed ingredients meet quality standards and report deviations.
• Ensure product quality is met throughout process.
• Follow GMPs and safety devices are operable and used.
• Record information regarding ingredients, timing, quantities, temperatures, etc.
• Work with other Machine Operators to keep equipment running and avoid downtime.
• Maintain clean and organized coolers and work areas.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Under pressure

Reading blueprints

Tools

Weight scale

Thermometer

Job description

Machine Operator 1st Shift- Meat Room

US-CA-San Diego

Job ID: 2026-10438

Type: Regular Full-Time

# of Openings: 1

Category: Direct Laborer / Operator

San Diego Plant

Overview

Under immediate direction is able to effectively and safely assemble, operate, and disassemble assigned production equipment, required to prepare and process ingredients in accordance with procedures and guidelines established by the company or customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform line set up, start up, operations, closing, and changeover of equipment and ensures that designated equipment is in operational condition for on time start-ups.
• Records specific down time information and interacts with maintenance or other departments to determine root cause.
• Ensures that all equipment in area is in operational state, and informs Leads or other operators of any irregularities with equipment.
• Loads ingredients automatically and strictly follows formula and specification form directions step by step in order to mix, slice, prepare and cook raw ingredients required by production, while avoiding waste, downtime and ensuring product consistency.
• Ensures all mixed ingredients meet quality standards and communicates any deviations to the immediate supervisor.
• Ensure product quality is met throughout process.
• Ensures all safety devices are operable and being used.
• Records information regarding ingredients, timing, quantities, temperatures, etc.
• Works closely and communicates with other Machine Operators in order to keep equipment running to avoid downtime.
• Maintains constant pace with production needs in order to avoid production delays.
• Keeps ingredients coolers and other work areas clean and organized.
• Handles and stores raw ingredients according to procedures.
• Monitors and maintains proper rotation of raw goods.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) at all times.
• Performs checks, inspections to verify quality and adjustments as necessary.
• Performs general housekeeping duties in worker area; maintains a clean and safe work area.
• Complies with the plant's policies including, but not limited to, safety, good manufacturing practices, food safety, and employment and work rules.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Must be able to work overtime and week-ends as necessary.
• Must be able to bend and lift up to 50 pounds repetitively, while using proper lifting techniques.
• Must be able to stand, walking for extended periods of time up to 12 hours a day.
• Must be able to climb stairs, push, and pull, squat, bend, and reach at, above and below shoulders. Repetitive use of hands.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to bend and lift up to 50 pounds repetitively, while using proper lifting techniques.
• Must be able to stand, walking for extended periods of time up to 12 hours a day.
• Must be able to climb stairs, push, and pull, squat, bend, and reach at, above and below shoulders. Repetitive use of hands.
• Must be able to work overtime and week-ends as necessary.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience operating industrial processing or packaging equipment; food manufacturing experience preferred
• Must have mechanical aptitude and intermediate troubleshooting skills
• Ability to uphold safety, food safety, and production quality standards
• Be capable of operating measuring instruments, such as a weight scale and thermometer
• Capable of performing basic math calculations and use a calculator
• Ability to communicate in a concise and clear manner with team members
• Self-motivated individual who requires minimal supervision and direction
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline oriented environment
• Ability to read, understand and follow written specifications,
• Ability to read to blueprints or equipment diagrams a plus.

Benefits

• Pay rate: $20.21/hr + shift differential

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.