Packer Line 8 - 1st Shift

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.; Oakland (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Packer on the 1st shift at the Oakland, MS plant. You will inspect pre-/post-cooked products, monitor packaging lines, and stack cases onto pallets while following GMP and safety rules.

The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work in a cold environment (~50 degrees), and communicate effectively with the team. Prior food manufacturing experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Ability to work quickly in a production setting.
• Strong communication with team members and leads.
• Reliability and self-motivation are essential.
• Experience in food manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect products to ensure quality and GMP compliance.
• Lift and move cases up to 50 pounds; operate packaging equipment.
• Assemble and pack product meeting line standards and seal bags/boxes.
• Maintain sanitation and monitor line equipment; report issues to Lead.
• Ensure correct pallet labels, stack cases on pallets, and seal items properly.
• Adjust tape machine configurations for different case sizes and weights.
• Support varying line speeds and case standards as needed.
• Perform all other tasks assigned by supervision.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Reliable

Good communication

Self-driven

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Packer Line 8 - 1st Shift

US-MS-Oakland

Oakland Plant

Job ID: 2026-10449

Type: Regular Full-Time

# of Openings: 2

Overview

This entry-level position involves the inspection of pre-cooked or post-cooked food products entering or exiting the cooker, monitoring frozen products in the pack-off area, and stacking finished product cases onto specified pallets.

Responsibilities

Employee Physical Responsibilities:

• Manually assemble and/or pack product meeting line standards.

• Lift and move cases weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Check packaging material for damage and notify Lead of any non-compliant products.

• Perform line sanitations/housekeeping practices and monitor packing equipment for potential issues to be referred to a Lead.

• Ensure correct pallet label and sticker information is applied, stack cases on pallets, and ensure proper sealing of bags and boxes.

• Understand different case pack sizes and weight ranges, adjusting tape machine configurations accordingly.

• Maintain speed and flexibility to adapt to different line speeds and case standards.

• Performs all other work as assigned.

Employee Communication Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate consistent respectful communication with all team members.

• Communicate any production issues to team members, demonstrating understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Sanitation Practices (GSP).

• Participate in break rotations, write legibly, and collaborate effectively with team members.

• Inspect products to ensure compliance with quality standards specified by QC, disposing of non-compliant products and communicating with leadership as needed.

Employee Safety Responsibilities:

• Adhere to company standards and safety regulations.

• Report all injuries, unsafe conditions and acts.

• Use proper lifting techniques.

• Use mechanical assistance (handjack, forklift, manlift).

• Use personal assistance (team lift for product above 50lb.)

• Use handrails.

• Use and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Temperatures throughout plant average 50 degrees. May be required to wear bump caps, safety glasses, 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.

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Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Prefer High School Diploma/GED

• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment

• Reliable and self-driven

• Experience in a food manufacturing plant is preferred

• Good communication skills

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 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.

• The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear.

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, normally at waist level and sometimes at shoulder level.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Continuously required to stand.

• Occasional walking, reaching and working above shoulders, body bending, stooping, climbing stairs, body twisting/rotating, and driving a palletjack.

• Will be exposed to loud industrial type environments commonly found at plants and working with powered 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.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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