Machine Operator II - Grinder - Line 1 1st shift

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. in Carthage, MO, is seeking a Machine Operator II for Grinder, Line 1, 1st shift. Responsibilities include loading meat, logging data, blending according to recipes, labeling for traceability, and maintaining batch records.

The role requires forklift certification and adherence to safety policies. The employee will work in a cold plant environment, perform quality checks, and assist with equipment across the line while ensuring GMP, SSOP, SOP, HACCP, SQF

Qualifications

• Prefer High School Diploma/GED.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work rapidly and accurately.
• Math skills.
• Reliable and self-driven with minimal supervision.
• Forklift/Pallet jack certification required.

Responsibilities

• Load grinder with raw meat and log information.
• Scan, verify and log ingredients and meat data.
• Move raw meat from hopper to blender and add ingredients as per recipe.
• Monitor blend during mixing and verify consistency.
• Label tubs with date, quantity, ingredients for traceability.
• Complete batch sheets and rework logs; maintain paperwork.
• Assist with PT machines and train backup personnel.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout procedures and safety rules.
• Operate forklift/pallet jack to move raw materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Math skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Self-driven

Minimal supervision

Forklift

Pallet jack

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Machine Operator II - Grinder - Line 1 1st shift

US-MO-Carthage

Job ID: 2026-10290
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Carthage Plant

Overview

Performs all activities related to the meat formulation and grinding/blending/mixing preparation of raw meat product for processing.

Responsibilities

• Load grinder with raw meat
• Scan, verify and log the raw meat information and ingredients
• Load raw meat from hopper to the blender
• Add ingredients per the established recipe requirements
• Monitor the blend during the mixing process; conduct process checks to verify the blend consistency
• Generate and apply labels to tubs with date, quantity, ingredients, etc. for lot traceability
• Complete the required paperwork, including batch sheets, rework usage log, etc.
• Assist with PT machines
• Train backup personnel
• Follows established equipment Lockout/Tagout procedures as required
• Follow all safety rules and regulation per established company policies
• Operate a forklift/palletjack to pull and move raw materials
• Perform all other duties as assigned
• Follows established equipment Lockout/Tagout procedures as 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)

Temperatures throughout plant average 50 degrees. Required to wear hairnet, smock, boots, ear plugs, gloves, plastic sleeves, and aprons provided by the Company. Need to comply with Food Safety: GMP'S, SSOP, SOP, HACCP, SQF, and Quality requirements.

Qualifications

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

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 and walk.
• Frequently lifting above shoulders and also body bending.
• Occasional reaching/working above shoulders, hand twisting, fine motor of the fingers, and driving a forklift/palletjack.
• Regularly required to lift up to 50 pounds, pull or push up to 300 pounds for a distance up to 6ft. Also carrying up to a distance of 10 feet.
• 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

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