QC Specialist - Line 4 - 2nd Shift

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. is seeking a QC Specialist on the 2nd shift at the Carthage, Missouri plant. The role focuses on testing and monitoring products for compliance with specifications, maintaining documentation, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

The successful candidate will evaluate products, perform tests, and follow GMP, SSOP, SOP, HACCP, SQF guidelines while working in a controlled plant environment with varying temperatures and PPE requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED (preferred).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with accuracy.
• Good math skills and attention to detail.
• Must read and write English.
• Reliable, self-driven and able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates products for compliance per specifications.
• Understands, evaluates and executes tests and procedures properly.
• Maintains and sets up documentation and control procedures.
• Picks up samples and carries out checks and tests.
• Follows safety rules and LOTO procedures and quality requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Math skills

Reading/writing English

Reliability

Self-driven

Minimal supervision

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

QC Specialist - Line 4 - 2nd Shift

US-MO-Carthage

Job ID: 2026-10491

Type: Regular Full-Time

# of Openings: 1

Carthage Plant

Overview

Test and monitors products for compliance per specifications.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates products for compliance per specifications.
• Understanding, evaluating and executing the tests, and procedures properly
• Maintaining and setting up documentation and control procedures
• Picking up samples and carrying out checks and tests
• Understanding and comprehending Product Vision guidelines for quality aspects
• Follow all safety rules and regulations per established company policies
• Perform all other duties as assigned
• Follows established equipment Lockout/Tagout procedures as required

Temperatures throughout plant average 50 degrees. Temperatures in the cooking area can exceed 80 degrees. Required to wear hairnet, smock, boots or overshoes, 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.

Employee Safety Responsibilities:

• Report all injuries, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and horseplay
• Use proper lifting techniques
• Use mechanical assistance (handjack, forklift, manlift)
• Use personal assistance (buddy)
• Use handrails
• Use and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

Qualifications

• Prefer High School Diploma/GED
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work rapidly and with a high degree of accuracy
• Math Skills
• Reliable, Self-Driven, Minimum Supervision
• Must be able to read and write English

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 here 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.

• Occasionally required to reach, hand twist, bend, stoop, crouch/squat, climbing stairs.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds (up to 5ft high) and carrying for less than 10ft in range.
• Will be exposed to loud industrial type environments commonly found at plants.
• 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.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Will the position manage others? Yes No

Note: Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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