Machine Operator III - 2nd Shift at AJINOMOTO FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. in Joplin, Missouri

Job Description:

Machine Operator III - 2nd Shift

US-MO-Joplin

Job ID: 2024-7506
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Joplin Plant

Overview

Prepares the necessary ingredients from formulas for each product by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities

• Set up/assemble/tear down equipment as needed
• Prepare oil and apply to rice product
• Operates rice sorter and distribution process
• Soaks rice in preparation for cooking
• Operates rice cooker, tumbler & cooling operation
• Gathers all necessary tools and containers for rice cooking and sets-up station or machinery for cooking.
• Ensures that all raw materials are available for preparation.
• Advises immediate supervisor of shortages of raw materials and equipment issues so as not delay production.
• Ensure that raw material is consistence with standards (i.e., same size, shape, etc.)
• Have knowledge of formulas – correct weights and measures of ingredients.
• Cook foodstuffs in quantities according to formulas, set times and temperatures.
• Control product flow to minimize weight loss in finished product.
• Keep accurate reports of quantities of batches, temperature, weights and times. Documentation is to be returned to immediate supervisor.
• Conducts moisture and texture tests on rice which includes sensory evaluation of product.
• Keep accurate reports of down time.
• Ensure that all cooking equipment and surrounding areas are clean at the end of the shift.
• Return all raw materials back to proper place.
• Check schedule for the following day and arrange with lead person for product needed.
• Notify supervision of any problems with equipment to include safety switches and covers/guards.
• Ensure that all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are followed.
• Follow all safety procedures

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
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in food manufacturing environment or equivalent type of manufacturing
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and written
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work rapidly and with a high degree of accuracy
• Reliable
• Self-driven
• Minimal Supervision

• Forklift/Palletjack Certification

• Continuously required to walk.
• Frequent standing, reaching above shoulders, body bending, hand twisting, stooping, climbing stairs, handling – gross motor, and fine motor of the fingers.
• Occasional reaching/working above shoulders, kneeling, crouching/squatting, climbing/working on ladders to heights of 8ft, pushing/pulling 100 pounds or more, lifting 100 pounds to a height of 4ft, carrying 60 pounds to a range of 20 ft (anything over 50 pounds use the buddy system). Also, on occasion, driving a forklift/palletjack.
• Will be exposed to loud industrial type environments commonly found at plants and working with power equipment.
• Varied temperatures from hot and humid to very cold.

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