Machine Operator III - Tosei Operator - 2nd shift

Ajinomotocareers; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. in Carthage, MO is seeking a Tosei machine operator to set up, run, and monitor PT machines in a fast-paced production environment. You will feed dough, shovel fillings, and ensure product quality aligns with specifications.

Responsibilities include equipment inspection, troubleshooting, and operating forklifts to move materials, with strict adherence to safety and Lockout/Tagout policies.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or GED.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
• Accurate math and measurement skills required.
• Reliable, self-driven with minimal supervision.
• Eligible to operate forklift/palletjack certification.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and tend the PT machines.
• Inspect equipment and troubleshoot to prevent breakdowns.
• Feed dough into the PT machine and shovel filling as required.
• Monitor process quality and ensure dough and filling meet specs.
• Operate forklift/pallet jack to move raw materials.
• Report issues to Lead/Manager and Maintenance teams.
• Follow all safety and Lockout/Tagout procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Math skills

Reliable

Self-driven

Minimal supervision

Able to work in fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift/Palletjack certification

Job description

Position Summary

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.

Position Essential Duties and 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.

Position 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

• 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