Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.

Sanitor - 3rd Shift US-IL-Toluca Job ID: 2026-8798 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 2 Category: Sanitation Toluca Plant Overview About Ajinomoto: Welcome to Ajinomoto Foods North America in Toluca, Illinois—a place where we’re not just leading the way in food manufacturing but also proudly embracing our role within this close-knit community. As our team rapidly expands, we’re dedicated to offering quality jobs that reflect our passion for community, collaboration, and a positive workplace culture. We’re looking for individuals who share our commitment to making a meaningful impact both within our plant and in the surrounding areas. Ajinomoto Foods North America is a global leader in frozen foods, renowned for delivering nutritious and delicious meals to households everywhere. With a rich history of diverse ethnic brands, we’re on a mission to contribute to healthier lifestyles through our innovative and balanced Umami foods. Our commitment to...

Sanitation Technician - 3rd shift US-CA-San Diego Job ID: 2026-8764 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 3 Category: Sanitation San Diego Plant Overview Under the direction of the sanitation supervisor, responsible for the safe and efficient cleaning and sanitation of production equipment and building facilities in compliance with company, customer and government requirements. Responsibilities Understand and use a variety of approved sanitation chemicals to effectively and safely complete assigned tasks. Dry clean production area prior to sanitation operations; remove inedible ingredients from production floor, and ensure remaining combos and vmags are covered and transferred to coolers. Must ensure product and ingredients are protected from contamination while completing assigned tasks. Report any acts or conditions that may place our product at risk immediately. Properly uses all sanitation equipment safely and ensures cleaning steps are...

Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift (Kitchen and Meat room) US-CA-San Diego Job ID: 2026-8799 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Production Management San Diego Plant Overview Responsible for delivering performance targets in Safety, Quality, Cost, and Efficiency within the assigned production area. Lead and develop the shift line team to achieve and sustain operational excellence through effective coaching, continuous improvement initiatives, and adherence to company standards. Build organizational capability to drive and maintain improvements in performance and efficiency. Responsibilities Leadership & Vision Lead and motivate the shift line team to meet and exceed performance standards in Safety, Quality, Cost and Efficiency. Communicate clear expectations regarding operational standards, ensuring alignment with company policies and goals. Develop and execute daily, weekly, and monthly production plans, ensuring alignment with broader...

Packer - 2nd Shift US-IL-Toluca Job ID: 2026-8797 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 3 Category: Direct Laborer / Operator Toluca Plant Overview About Ajinomoto: Welcome to Ajinomoto Foods North America in Toluca, Illinois—a place where we’re not just leading the way in food manufacturing but also proudly embracing our role within this close-knit community. As our team rapidly expands, we’re dedicated to offering quality jobs that reflect our passion for community, collaboration, and a positive workplace culture. We’re looking for individuals who share our commitment to making a meaningful impact both within our plant and in the surrounding areas. Ajinomoto Foods North America is a global leader in frozen foods, renowned for delivering nutritious and delicious meals to households everywhere. With a rich history of diverse ethnic brands, we’re on a mission to contribute to healthier lifestyles through our innovative and balanced Umami foods. Our...

Packer - 1st Shift US-IL-Toluca Job ID: 2026-8796 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 3 Category: Direct Laborer / Operator Toluca Plant Overview About Ajinomoto: Welcome to Ajinomoto Foods North America in Toluca, Illinois—a place where we’re not just leading the way in food manufacturing but also proudly embracing our role within this close-knit community. As our team rapidly expands, we’re dedicated to offering quality jobs that reflect our passion for community, collaboration, and a positive workplace culture. We’re looking for individuals who share our commitment to making a meaningful impact both within our plant and in the surrounding areas. Ajinomoto Foods North America is a global leader in frozen foods, renowned for delivering nutritious and delicious meals to households everywhere. With a rich history of diverse ethnic brands, we’re on a mission to contribute to healthier lifestyles through our innovative and balanced Umami foods. Our...

Palletizer US-OR-Portland Job ID: 2026-8794 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Portland ATFN Plant Overview Ajinomoto Foods North America is a leading frozen foods company, committed to providing nutritious and delicious meals globally. With a rich history of diverse ethnic brands, our brands have become household favorites all across America. We are dedicated to contributing to a healthier lifestyle through nutritious and balanced Umami foods. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, all our products are cooked with our customers in mind, providing healthy and delicious meals for all. We are looking for aDay Shift Production Associate to join our team at Ajinomoto Toyo Frozen Noodles . The Production Associate is responsible for packing bagged product into boxes and/or stacking cases onto pallets in a refrigerated environment. Essential Functions include but are not limited to inspecting, monitoring, and communicating problems with equipment or...

Cost Accountant US-OR-Portland Job ID: 2026-8793 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Portland Plant Overview Ajinomoto Foods North America is a leading frozen foods company, committed to providing nutritious and delicious meals globally. With a rich history of diverse ethnic brands, our brands have become household favorites all across America. We are dedicated to contributing to a healthier lifestyle through nutritious and balanced Umami foods. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, all our products are cooked with our customers in mind, providing healthy and delicious meals for all. The Cost Accountant will provide support to the plants and be responsible for preparing accurate and timely cost estimates to support internal and external inquiries. Managing product costing, analyzing manufacturing variances, and supporting financial reporting. Control finished goods and raw material inventories. Participate in the month end close process as well as...

FSQA Technician (2nd Shift) US-IL-Toluca Job ID: 2026-8789 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Quality Assurance Toluca Plant Overview About Ajinomoto: Welcome to Ajinomoto Foods North America in Toluca, Illinois—a place where we’re not just leading the way in food manufacturing but also proudly embracing our role within this close-knit community. As our team rapidly expands, we’re dedicated to offering quality jobs that reflect our passion for community, collaboration, and a positive workplace culture. We’re looking for individuals who share our commitment to making a meaningful impact both within our plant and in the surrounding areas. Ajinomoto Foods North America is a global leader in frozen foods, renowned for delivering nutritious and delicious meals to households everywhere. With a rich history of diverse ethnic brands, we’re on a mission to contribute to healthier lifestyles through our innovative and balanced Umami foods. Our...

Machine Operator I (1st Shift) US-IL-Toluca Job ID: 2026-8779 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Direct Laborer / Operator Toluca Plant Overview About Ajinomoto: Welcome to Ajinomoto Foods North America in Toluca, Illinois—a place where we’re not just leading the way in food manufacturing but also proudly embracing our role within this close-knit community. As our team rapidly expands, we’re dedicated to offering quality jobs that reflect our passion for community, collaboration, and a positive workplace culture. We’re looking for individuals who share our commitment to making a meaningful impact both within our plant and in the surrounding areas. Ajinomoto Foods North America is a global leader in frozen foods, renowned for delivering nutritious and delicious meals to households everywhere. With a rich history of diverse ethnic brands, we’re on a mission to contribute to healthier lifestyles through our innovative and balanced Umami foods....

Production Team Lead (1st Shift) US-IL-Toluca Job ID: 2026-8780 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Production Management Toluca Plant Overview About Ajinomoto: Welcome to Ajinomoto Foods North America in Toluca, Illinois—a place where we’re not just leading the way in food manufacturing but also proudly embracing our role within this close-knit community. As our team rapidly expands, we’re dedicated to offering quality jobs that reflect our passion for community, collaboration, and a positive workplace culture. We’re looking for individuals who share our commitment to making a meaningful impact both within our plant and in the surrounding areas. Ajinomoto Foods North America is a global leader in frozen foods, renowned for delivering nutritious and delicious meals to households everywhere. With a rich history of diverse ethnic brands, we’re on a mission to contribute to healthier lifestyles through our innovative and balanced Umami foods....

General Utility - Line 3 /1st shift US-CA-San Diego Job ID: 2026-8783 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 2 Category: Direct Laborer / Operator San Diego Plant Overview This entry-level position involves the inspection of pre-cooked or post-cooked food products entering or exiting the cooker, monitoring frozen products in the pack-off area, and stacking finished product cases onto specified pallets. Responsibilities Employee Physical Responsibilities: Manually assemble and/or pack product meeting line standards. Lift and move cases weighing up to 50 pounds. Check packaging material for damage and notify Lead of any non-compliant products. Perform line sanitations/housekeeping practices and monitor packing equipment for potential issues to be referred to a Lead. Ensure correct pallet label and sticker information is applied, stack cases on pallets, and ensure proper sealing of bags and boxes. Understand different case pack sizes and weight...

General Utility - Line 1 / 1st shift- Part time US-CA-San Diego Job ID: 2026-8784 Type: Regular Part-Time # of Openings: 3 Category: Direct Laborer / Operator San Diego Plant Overview This entry-level position involves the inspection of pre-cooked or post-cooked food products entering or exiting the cooker, monitoring frozen products in the pack-off area, and stacking finished product cases onto specified pallets. Responsibilities Employee Physical Responsibilities: Manually assemble and/or pack product meeting line standards. Lift and move cases weighing up to 50 pounds. Check packaging material for damage and notify Lead of any non-compliant products. Perform line sanitations/housekeeping practices and monitor packing equipment for potential issues to be referred to a Lead. Ensure correct pallet label and sticker information is applied, stack cases on pallets, and ensure proper sealing of bags and boxes. Understand different case pack sizes and...

Material Handler III - 3rd Shift US-MO-Joplin Job ID: 2026-8777 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 2 Joplin Plant Overview Load and/or unload trucks. Receive, check, store, count and distribute inventory of all types in accordance with established systems, procedures and methods. Responsibilities Maintain safe and positive work environment in compliance with OSHA, company standards, and local, state and federal requirements Perform tasks necessary to meet warehouse goals Accurately complete all necessary paperwork Manage day to day inventory levels Maintain Forklift certification Periodic inventories Traces history of items to determine reasons for discrepancies between inventory and stock control records and recommends to management remedial actions to resolve discrepancies Timely execution of daily receiving and shipping load board oversee the receipt of purchased goods verifying counts, quality and complete all required paperwork and...

Kettle Operator US-OR-Portland Job ID: 2026-8776 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Portland Plant Overview Ajinomoto Foods North America is a leading frozen foods company, committed to providing nutritious and delicious meals globally. With a rich history of diverse ethnic brands, our brands have become household favorites all across America. We are dedicated to contributing to a healthier lifestyle through nutritious and balanced Umami foods. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, all our products are cooked with our customers in mind, providing healthy and delicious meals for all. We are currently looking to add a Kettle Operator to our AFNA Prep team. In this position you can expect to prepare and cook raw foods, oils, and sauces using a standard recipe that ensures consistent quality across all of our products. The Kettle Cook will follow all company policies with regards to Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Food Safety and Hazard...

Customer Service Specialist US-CA-Ontario Job ID: 2026-8774 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Ontario (Corporate Office) Overview Responsible for the fulfillment and management of customer order requirements through direct and indirect (i.e., fax, email, phone or EDI-electronic data interface) contact; coordinates order requests to ensure that all orders are shipped in a timely and accurate manner; follows all policies to achieve high levels of efficiency and performance Responsibilities Processes orders directly from customers via phone, EDI, email and fax, reviewing orders for availability, utilizing stock status reports as well as warehouse sailing schedules; communicates product availability and delivery dates to customers. Monitors orders for adherence to correct pricing, proactively working with sales or customer to correct any issues prior to the order invoicing. Establishes and maintains effective communication/working relationships with...

1st Shift General Utility II US-TX-Lampasas Job ID: 2026-8773 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Direct Laborer / Operator Lampasas Plant Overview Performing numerous manual duties to produce quality products in accordance with Company requirements. Responsibilities Must be able to pack at a specified sustained rate for the shift. Cartons must be packed straight and neat. Product packed incorrectly will be considered unacceptable. Conducts a quick inspection of the product before the product leaves their assigned stage in the manufacturing process to ensure it meets product specifications. Will rotate positions every 30 minutes. Keep a sanitary workstation. Employee must be able to follow all GMP regulations. Stock line with packaging materials as needed. Relieve personnel as needed. Qualifications Required to use proper lifting techniques. Must be able to tolerate a cold environment of 40 degrees. Must be able to lift,...

Machine Operator US-OR-Portland Job ID: 2026-8769 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Portland Plant Overview Ajinomoto Foods North America is a leading frozen foods company, committed to providing nutritious and delicious meals globally. With a rich history of diverse ethnic brands, our brands have become household favorites all across America. We are dedicated to contributing to a healthier lifestyle through nutritious and balanced Umami foods. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, all our products are cooked with our customers in mind, providing healthy and delicious meals for all. We are looking for a Machine Operator to join our rapidly expanding team in the Portland area. The Machine Operator is responsible for ensuring machines are working at full capacity while producing quality product. Machine operators make sure machines are well-maintained and perform periodic checks on output, visually inspect production run and document results,...

Production Lead US-OR-Portland Job ID: 2026-8768 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Portland Plant Overview Ajinomoto Foods North America is a leading frozen foods company, committed to providing nutritious and delicious meals globally. With a rich history of diverse ethnic brands, our brands have become household favorites all across America. We are dedicated to contributing to a healthier lifestyle through nutritious and balanced Umami foods. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, all our products are cooked with our customers in mind, providing healthy and delicious meals for all. The swing-shift Production Lead is responsible for a production line or area to ensure production schedules are met and company standards and procedures are strictly followed. This person supervises production personnel in meeting daily production requirements and following safety standards and GMPs. Schedule is Monday - Friday with occasional Saturdays...

Forklift Operator US-OR-Portland Job ID: 2026-8772 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Portland Plant Overview Ajinomoto Foods North America is a leading frozen foods company, committed to providing nutritious and delicious meals globally. We are dedicated to contributing to a healthier lifestyle through nutritious and balanced Umami foods. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, all our products are cooked with our customers in mind, providing healthy and delicious meals for all. We are looking for a Swing Shift Forklift Operator to join our team. The Forklift Operator contributes to our mission by cleaning and organizing the warehouse, loading and unloading trucks with products and ingredients, and supporting production with the delivery of ingredients and storage of finished product. This position is essential to support the department in maximizing customer satisfaction for both internal and external customers. Schedule: Tuesday...

Sanitation Tech - 3rd Shift US-MO-Carthage Job ID: 2026-8760 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Sanitation Carthage Plant Overview Ensure the efficient and effective cleaning of production equipment and adjacent areas, in addition to other environments, following approved sanitary methods. Responsibilities Responsible for the safe use of appropriate chemical solutions to ensure the cleanest and most highly sanitized equipment Ensure that all necessary safety precautions are followed in performing your responsibilities Responsible for following through on projects assigned Cleans equipment by using hot water hoses and/or high pressure soap hoses with temperatures up to 160 degrees Lifts, carry, push or pull parts or equipment with weights up to 100# or more Climb ladders to clean spirals/equipment Possible forklift/palletjack/manlift licensed for certain areas Tearing equipment down and assisting Production to put line back...