Machine Operator III - Tosei Operator - 2nd shift

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. is seeking a Machine Operator III for the 2nd shift at the Carthage, MO plant. You will set up, operate, and monitor high-speed PT machines, feed and shovel dough, and ensure products meet quality specs while adhering to safety protocols.

Responsibilities include equipment troubleshooting, conducting process checks, and assisting with training backups. Must hold forklift/palletjack certification and be comfortable working in cold production environments with

Qualifications

• Prefer High School Diploma/GED.
• 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.
• Math skills.
• Reliable.
• Self-driven.
• Minimal supervision.
• Forklift/Palletjack Certification.

Responsibilities

• Sets up, operates and tends the PT machines.
• Inspect equipment in use through troubleshooting and fix issues to prevent breakdowns.
• Feed dough into the PT machine.
• Shovel filling into the PT machines.
• Monitor the PT process and perform quality checks to spec.
• Run product to specifications and manage overlaps as needed.
• Assist with training backup personnel.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures and safety rules.
• Operate forklift/palletjack to move raw materials.
• Report quality or machinery problems to leads or maintenance.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Math skills

Reliability

Self-driven

Minimal supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift/Palletjack certification

Job description

Machine Operator III - Tosei Operator - 2nd shift

US-MO-Carthage

Job ID: 2026-10479

Type: Regular Full-Time

# of Openings: 2

Carthage Plant

Overview

The Tosei machine operator entails operating high speed sophisticated machines by managing settings and conducting tests to ensure a successful operation in the production process.

Responsibilities

• Sets up, operates and tends the PT machines
• Inspect equipment in use through troubleshooting, checking for any problems in them and fixing them immediately if any, in order to prevent breakdown in the course of work
• Feed dough into the PT machine
• Shovel filling into the PT machines
• Monitor the PT process; conduct process checks to verify the filling, dough consistency and quality to spec immediately to avoid it getting worse
• Running product to specifications, ie: overlaps, etc.
• Assist with training backup personnel
• Follows established equipment Lockout/Tagout procedures as required
• Follow all safety rules and regulations per established company policies
• Operate a forklift/palletjack to pull and move raw materials
• Bring any quality problems to the attention of the Lead/Manager/Supervisor
• Bring any machinery problems to the attention of the Maintenance Team/lead
• 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 walk and stand.
• Frequent reaching above shoulders, body bending/twisting/rotating, pull or push up to 300 pounds. Also frequent lifting in a range of 5ft up to 50 pounds, and carrying up to a distance of 6ft.
• Occasional reaching/working above shoulders and carrying up to 50 pounds. Also, on occasion, driving a forklift/palletjack.
• Will be exposed to loud industrial type environments commonly found at plants and working with power equipment.
• 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

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.