Operator

Kikkoman Foods; Warrenton (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kikkoman Foods is seeking a Manufacturing Operator for our Missouri Plant in Warrenton. The role involves operating production machinery, handling materials, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Responsibilities include sanitation tasks such as power washing, floor cleaning, and other duties as described, with PPE provided. The position requires the ability to stand for long periods and lift heavy objects, with flexibility for overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in food manufacturing or a similar production environment is highly preferred.
• Forklift certification or willingness to obtain certification.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift heavy objects.
• Comfortable working in environments that require frequent bending, kneeling, stooping and crouching.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Excellent communication skills and team-oriented mindset.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and handle materials on the production line.
• Follow safety and quality standards in a food manufacturing setting.
• Carry out sanitation tasks, including power washing and floor cleaning.
• Work in wet conditions and use PPE as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team-oriented

Communication skills

Flexibility hours

Willingness to obtain forklift cert

Physical endurance

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Kikkoman Foods Inc. Missouri Plant - Warrenton, MO 63383

Salary Range: $20.50 Hourly

Job Shift: First Shift

As a Manufacturing Operator, you will play a critical role in the production process, ensuring that our operations run smoothly and efficiently. You will be responsible for operating machinery, handling materials, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Please note operators are expected to efficiently carry out sanitation tasks, which include but are not limited to, the use of power washing equipment, floor cleaning, and various other duties such as rising with low-pressure hoses, squeegeeing, sump pump, scraping, sweeping, moping and dusting in confined spaces and entryways as needed. It is important to note that sanitation activities may create wet conditions for the operator. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is available upon request for those who prefer to use while cleaning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in food manufacturing or a similar production environment is highly preferred.
• Forklift certification or willingness to obtain certification.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift heavy objects.
• Comfortable working in environments that require frequent bending, kneeling, stooping and crouching.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Excellent communication skills and team-oriented mindset.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime as needed.