Production Utility Technician — Food Plant

Ajinomoto Foods North America; Oakland (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. is seeking a Production Worker to join our manufacturing team in Oakland, MS. Under supervision, you will inspect, pack, palletize, load, unload, and move production materials to support continuous operations.

You will monitor line quality, rotate through positions as needed, and uphold safety, GMP and food-safety standards in a fast-paced environment. This role involves lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for long periods.

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure product quality meets customer specs and production standards.
• Tend production line and monitor equipment for malfunctions or defects.
• Unload/load raw materials and move materials around equipment.
• Inspect and spread product by hand on moving conveyor to ensure consistency.
• Move and palletize finished product and verify dates and labels.
• Stock and restock boxes, skids, and liners for shifts.
• Rotate through line positions as needed.
• Notify leads if unusual operations identified.
• Perform general housekeeping and maintain a clean, safe area.
• Comply with safety, GMP, food safety, and work rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Reliable

Good communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Conveyor belts

Job description

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. is seeking a Production Worker to join our manufacturing team in Oakland, MS. Under supervision, you will inspect, pack, palletize, load, unload, and move production materials to support continuous operations.

You will monitor line quality, rotate through positions as needed, and uphold safety, GMP and food-safety standards in a fast-paced environment. This role involves lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for long periods.