Ajinomoto Foods North Americaposted 9 months ago
Full-time
Joplin, MO
Food Manufacturing

About the position

The General Utility position is a critical role within the production process, primarily focused on monitoring and ensuring the quality of products as they move through the production line. This position requires the employee to be actively engaged in spreading, inspecting, and packing products while adhering to strict safety and quality standards. Employees will be stationed by a continually moving conveyor belt, where they will need to use both hands effectively to manage the flow of goods. The role involves removing scrap products from the conveyor and placing them into designated inedible barrels, ensuring that only quality products are processed further. As part of the packing process, employees will handle boxes that can weigh between 9 to 35 pounds, depending on the product. These boxes are pushed down a running conveyor from the scale, closed, and then pushed through a tape machine before being stacked on skids to a height of 4-6 feet. Once packed, the products are transferred to a freezer using pallet jacks. It is essential for employees to report any issues with the product to their lead, manager, or supervisor, and to work collaboratively as part of a team under the supervision of a lead. In addition to the primary responsibilities, employees are expected to maintain cleanliness in the production area, especially when the line is down, by sweeping and cleaning as necessary. Adherence to safety rules and regulations is paramount, and employees must follow established Lockout/Tagout procedures as required. The work environment is fast-paced, and employees must be reliable and self-driven to succeed in this role. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided and must be worn at all times, as temperatures in the plant average around 50 degrees. Compliance with food safety standards, including GMP's, SSOP, SOP, HACCP, SQF, and quality requirements, is also a critical aspect of this position.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor the production process by spreading, inspecting, and packing product.
  • Stand by a continually moving conveyor to spread and inspect goods.
  • Remove scrap product from both sides of the conveyor belt and place it into an inedible barrel.
  • Pack product off on a running conveyor into boxes weighing 9 to 35 pounds depending on the product.
  • Push boxes down a running conveyor from the scale, close them, and push through a tape machine before stacking on skids to a height of 4-6 ft.
  • Transfer product to the freezer using pallet jacks.
  • Report any issues with the product to lead/manager/supervisor.
  • Work as a team under the supervision of a lead.
  • Sweep/clean the production area when the line is down.
  • Follow all safety rules and regulations per established company policies.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.
  • Follow established equipment Lockout/Tagout procedures as required.

Requirements

  • Prefer High School Diploma/GED.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Reliable and self-driven.
  • Palletjack Certification for certain production workers.
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