Machine Operator I - 2nd Shift - Military veterans preferred

2025-04-18
Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.
Other

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  employee   contract


Joplin
Missouri
64804
United States


Machine Operator I - 2nd Shift

US-MO-Joplin

Job ID: 2025-7905
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 2
Joplin Plant

Overview

The machine operator entails operating high speed sophisticated machines by managing settings and conducting tests to ensure a successful operation in the production process.



Responsibilities

  • Sets up, operates and tends the PT machine
  • Inspect equipment in use through troubleshooting, checking for any problems in them and fixing them immediately if any, in order to prevent breakdown in the course of work
  • Feed dough into the PT machine
  • Shovel filling into the PT machine
  • Monitor the PT process; conduct process checks to verify the filling, dough consistency & quality to spec
  • Monitors PT closely to detect any signs of malfunctioning that may affect the quality of work and tackles it immediately to avoid it getting worse
  • Running product to specifications, ie: overlaps, etc.
  • Assist with training backup personnel
  • Follows established equipment Lockout/Tagout procedures as required
  • Follow all safety rules and regulations per established company policies
  • Operate a forklift/palletjack to pull and move raw materials
  • Bring any quality problems to the attention of the Lead/Manager/Supervisor
  • Bring any machinery problems to the attention of the Maintenance Team/Lead
  • Perform all other duties as assigned


Qualifications

  • Prefer High School Diploma/GED
  • Be able to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Reliable
  • Self-driven
  • Minimal Supervision
  • Forklift/Palletjack Certification




Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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