Meat Formulation & Grinding Operator II

Ajasianfoods; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. is seeking a production worker responsible for meat formulation and grinding preparation. You will load grinders, verify ingredients, and monitor blends for consistency while maintaining batch records and traceability.

The role requires adherence to GMPs, SSOP, SOP, HACCP, SQF, and safety protocols; forklift operations are essential. Working in a cold plant environment with PPE is expected.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy under pressure.
• Solid math skills for measurements and quantities.
• Reliable with consistent attendance and performance.
• Self-driven with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Load grinder with raw meat.
• Scan, verify and log meat information and ingredients.
• Load raw meat from hopper to blender and add ingredients per recipe.
• Monitor blend and perform checks for consistency.
• Label tubs with date, quantity, ingredients for traceability.
• Complete batch sheets and rework logs as required.
• Assist with PT machines and train backups.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout procedures and safety rules.
• Operate forklift/palletjack to move materials.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Fast-paced work

Math skills

Reliability

Self-driven

Minimal supervision

Education

Forklift/Palletjack Certification

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. is seeking a production worker responsible for meat formulation and grinding preparation. You will load grinders, verify ingredients, and monitor blends for consistency while maintaining batch records and traceability.

The role requires adherence to GMPs, SSOP, SOP, HACCP, SQF, and safety protocols; forklift operations are essential. Working in a cold plant environment with PPE is expected.