Pressing & Refining Operator — Precision in Sauce Production

Kikkoman Foods, Inc; Town of Jefferson (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kikkoman Foods, Inc. is seeking a Pressing & Refining Operator to join our soy sauce production line. This role requires attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to handle high-temperature, high-humidity environments while following SOPs.

You will operate pressing and refining equipment, monitor timers, manage cake alignment, and perform routine cleaning. Forklift handling may be required to move ingredients and materials.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow SOPs and safety procedures.
• Ability to read digital timers and operate equipment.
• Physical endurance to perform repeated lifts and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Operate pressing and refining equipment to produce soy sauce.
• Record start/finish times and number of folds.
• Maintain cleanliness and perform general cleaning.
• Read timers, reset them, and manage valve operations.
• Align cake under the press and secure cage during settling.
• Move cake with air pallets and monitor final alignment.
• Operate forklift to retrieve and stock ingredients.
• Load and unload tank trucks as required.
• Follow food safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Detail oriented

Mechanical aptitude

Good communication

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Kikkoman Foods, Inc. is seeking a Pressing & Refining Operator to join our soy sauce production line. This role requires attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to handle high-temperature, high-humidity environments while following SOPs.

You will operate pressing and refining equipment, monitor timers, manage cake alignment, and perform routine cleaning. Forklift handling may be required to move ingredients and materials.