Machine Operator I - BBO - 2nd Shift - Military veterans preferred

2025-08-09
Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Joplin
Missouri
64804
United States


Machine Operator I - BBO - 2nd Shift

US-MO-Joplin

Job ID: 2025-8296
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Joplin Plant

Overview

  • Making batter for the different products and filling breading machines with the correct ingredients.


Responsibilities

  • Use Product Vision specs to read for the product for that day on how to find the correct materials for each product
  • Using both hands, open bags of dry batter mix weighing up to 50 pounds and mix all ingredients to specifications per Product Vision in the Pro-mixer/Wilevco
  • Pro-mixer/Wilevco set the viscosity
  • Add dry breading to breader machines per Product Vision specs
  • Keep batter applicators and breading machines filled at all times
  • Troubleshoot for breading coverage and mechanical issues
  • Assist line lead in setting belt speeds and feed screw speeds, hook up sprayers for barrier spray
  • Must be able to measure ingredients and complete all paperwork
  • Scan all materials from and to work orders
  • Train backup personnel
  • Follows established equipment Lockout/Tagout procedures as required
  • Follow all safety rules and regulations per established company policies
  • Bring any quality problems to the attention of the Lead/Manager/Supervisor
  • Bring any machinery problems to the attention of the Maintenance Team/Lead
  • Palletjack license required

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
  • Reliable
  • Self-driven
  • Minimal Supervision
  • Palletjack Certification
  • Read and write English




Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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