Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.

Machine Operator III - Triangle Bagger - 2nd shift - Line 1 US-MO-Carthage Job ID: 2026-9114 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Carthage Plant Overview Operate all production machinery/equipment for daily production. Machine/equipment includes forklifts, palletizers, bagger and case/box erectors. Responsibilities Comply with all company policies, procedures, GMP's, code of safe practices, and SOP's Check product specification to ensure correct packaging materials and raw materials are being used and coding is correct. Ensuring timely completion and submission of centerline paperwork. Continually check products to ensure that they are within specifications and of high quality Efficiently perform machine change-overs on bagger equipment as required Efficiently perform machine change-overs and adjust automated equipment as required to ensure minimal downtime, continuous operation, optimal production flow, and consistent quality according...

Quality Control Specialist - 2nd shift US-MO-Carthage Job ID: 2026-9233 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Carthage Plant Overview Test and monitors products for compliance per specifications. Responsibilities DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ( Duties, responsibilities and activities are listed in no particular order and may be changed or updated at any time with or without notice.) Evaluates products for compliance per specifications. Understanding, evaluating and executing the tests, and procedures properly Maintaining and setting up documentation and control procedures Picking up samples and carrying out checks and tests Understanding and comprehending Product Vision guidelines for quality aspects Follow all safety rules and regulations per established company policies Perform all other duties as assigned Follows established equipment Lockout/Tagout procedures as required Temperatures throughout plant...

General Utility US-MO-Carthage Job ID: 2026-9235 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 2 Category: Direct Laborer / Operator Carthage 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. ·...

General Utility- 1st shift ( Line 2 / Assembly / Part time) US-CA-San Diego Job ID: 2026-9218 Type: Regular Part-Time # of Openings: 1 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...

General Utility- 1st shift ( Line 1 / Packaging / Part time) US-CA-San Diego Job ID: 2026-9219 Type: Regular Part-Time # of Openings: 1 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...

General Utility - Line 4 /1st shift US-CA-San Diego Job ID: 2026-9234 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 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...

Operations Team Manager II US-IL-Toluca Job ID: 2026-9232 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 2 Toluca Plant Overview Responsible for delivering performance targets in Safety, Quality, Cost, and Efficiency within the assigned production areaacross multiple shifts. Lead and develop the line team to achieve and sustain operational excellence through effectivecoaching, continuous improvement initiatives, and adherence to company standards. Build organizational capability todrive and maintain improvements in performance and efficiency Responsibilities Leadership & Vision Lead and motivate the production line team to meet and exceed performance standards in Safety, Quality, Costand Efficiency within the designated work area(s) on multiple shifts. Direct leadership and oversight to assigned production line(s). Developing and coaching Team Manager I positions across various shifts, including performance management, professional development plans and...

Sanitation Tech Jr. (3rd Shift) US-IL-Toluca Job ID: 2026-9230 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 5 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. Job Description: The Sanitation Technician Jr. will be responsible for safely operating and cleaning equipment as assigned and of handling chemicals to sanitize production equipment and clean the production area, while following Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP). A Sanitation Technician...

Sanitation Tech - 3rd Shift US-MO-Carthage Job ID: 2026-9229 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 2 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...

Line Sanitor - 1st Shift US-MS-Oakland Job ID: 2026-9223 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Direct Laborer / Operator Oakland Plant Overview Generally provides and maintains the plant and other areas in a clean and sanitary condition. Responsibilities Employee Physical Responsibilities: General clean up of assigned lines May include but is not limited to, general and specific cleaning, inspecting, and sanitizing of facility. Washing and sanitizing equipment Responsible for proper inventory of needed cleaning supplies and equipment. Must report the need of these supplies and equipment to the proper personnel. Other related duties may be assigned. Weighing and disposing of food waste and trash Employee Communication Responsibilities: Demonstrate consistent respectful communication with all team members. Communicate any production issues to team members, demonstrating...

Operational Excellence Manager US-MO-Joplin Job ID: 2026-9162 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Joplin Plant Overview The factory Operational Excellence (OpEx) Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) strategies to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, reduce food loss, and enhance the overall operational efficiency (OEE) in our food manufacturing facility. This position will lead the factory continuous improvement culture in achieving our TPM program objectives and total delivered cost (TDC) reductions at the factory. This role will be required to p erform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, which may evolve based on organizational needs. Responsibilities • TPM Program Leadership Drive process improvement and team development through the implementation of AFNA TPM reference standards for all launched pillars (AM, PM, FI, E&T, Leadership, etc.) with...

Operational Excellence Specialist US-MO-Joplin Job ID: 2026-9164 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Joplin Plant Overview The factory Operational Excellence (OpEx) Specialist is responsible for analyzing and improving factory processes within our Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) journey to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, reduce food loss, and enhance the overall operational efficiency (OEE) in our food manufacturing facility. This position will lead and develop others within the factory loss analysis program, problem solving process and OEE reporting. This role will be required to p erform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, which may evolve based on organizational needs. Responsibilities Factory Loss Analysis Leadership With support of the Operational Excellence Manager, collect data, analyze data, identify specific losses and prioritize losses within the factory’s OEE, downtime, raw material loss, labor loss,...

FSQA Technician(3rd Shfit) US-MS-Oakland Job ID: 2026-9224 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Quality Assurance Oakland Plant Overview Position will be responsible for ensuring plant sanitary conditions, and that raw and in-process materials and finished products meet established food safety and quality standards. Responsible for HACCP verification activities. Responsibilities will include making decisions to accept or reject area, equipment, products or materials when deemed insanitary, possibly contaminated, or if the product is determined to be out of Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. (AFNA) specifications. When any deficiency in requirements occurs, it is the responsibility of the Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Technician to take appropriate action and inform the appropriate personnel. Responsibilities Verifies conformance to FSQA and Safe Quality Foods (SQF) requirements in daily production operations. Checks, inspects and...

Packaging Engineer I US-CA-Ontario Job ID: 2026-9226 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Research & Development Ontario (Corporate Office) Overview Assist with project work, from NPI to Cost savings, working closely with the lead engineer and management while also interacting daily with cross functional teams to ensure successful project completion. Assist with plant trials and packaging testing conducted for various project types. Updates required systems for material specifications, BOM’s, drawings and other critical documentation. Offer insight and ideas on new package development from design to substrate to optimize packaging. Responsibilities Assist with new packaging substrates and structures to drive leading packaging designs for retail and foodservice products Participate in appropriate distribution testing to validate designs and strength of material Attend and help manage plant trials, verifying packaging works...

Logistics Systems Analyst US-CA-Ontario Job ID: 2026-9228 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Ontario (Corporate Office) Overview This position is responsible for supporting the Corporate Logistics Team with budget expense analysis, What-if scenarios, transportation network analytics, development and evaluation of ad hoc requests, data gathering regarding the overall operation of Logistics across the company. Support extends to the manufacturing plants, inventory control, customer service and FSQA. Maintains and manages the TMS and Optimizer systems (Subject matter expert). Responsibilities Ability to develop and evaluate alternative solutions to Logistic issues that would drive improvement and savings across our operations. Ability to understand, evaluate, re-design if necessary and prioritize our Distribution System’s components and set-up. Ability to translate business needs into system requirements and...

Production Janitor - 1st shift US-MO-Carthage Job ID: 2026-9213 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Direct Laborer / Operator Carthage Plant Overview Cleans floors, dumps trash carts, move barrels of waste from production area, be able to clean a line with chemicals in the event of contamination or changeovers. Responsibilities When product falls on floor, uses a squeegee to scrape up scrap Responsible for shoveling scrap into barrels Need to remove barrels from the area when half to ¾ full, by loading barrels onto a skid Tracking and recording of accurate waste weights Use a palletjack to move skid with barrels to slop area for sanitation to empty Take out trash carts full of empty boxes, plastic or other items and put into appropriate disposable containers If not already trained, you will need to be willing to be trained on how to use and mix the different chemicals to clean a line for contamination or changeovers...

General Manager US-CA-San Diego Job ID: 2026-9217 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 San Diego Plant Overview Effectively manage, direct and control all operations of the plant to ensure established standards for product quality and safety, employee welfare and costs of operations are maintained through optimum use of personnel, materials, equipment and facilities while adhering to approved company policies. Be accountable for factory results through the coaching, developing and inspiring a high performing core team for Operations. Create an employee friendly environment where all employees are encouraged and developed to reach their full potential for long-term employee satisfaction. Support company customer service and inventory goals through direct management of purchasing, production scheduling, and product deployment. Interface regularly with other Ajinomoto Foods North America (AFNA) management to set and establish plant strategies, and guidelines...

Operations Team Manager II US-IL-Toluca Job ID: 2026-9215 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 3 Toluca Plant Overview Responsible for delivering performance targets in Safety, Quality, Cost, and Efficiency within the assigned production areaacross multiple shifts. Lead and develop the line team to achieve and sustain operational excellence through effectivecoaching, continuous improvement initiatives, and adherence to company standards. Build organizational capability todrive and maintain improvements in performance and efficiency Responsibilities Leadership & Vision Lead and motivate the production line team to meet and exceed performance standards in Safety, Quality, Costand Efficiency within the designated work area(s) on multiple shifts. Direct leadership and oversight to assigned production line(s). Developing and coaching Team Manager I positions across various shifts, including performance management, professional development plans and...

General Utility I - 2nd Shift US-TX-Lampasas Job ID: 2026-9214 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 5 Category: Direct Laborer / Operator Lampasas Plant Overview This entry-level position involves inspecting 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 Other Physical Demands or Working Conditions The employee must frequently use their hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, usually at waist and sometimes at shoulder levels. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Continuously required to stand. Occasional walking, reaching and working above shoulders, body bending,...

Operations Team Manager I - 2nd shift US-IL-Toluca Job ID: 2026-9216 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 3 Toluca Plant Overview Responsible for delivering performance targets in Safety, Quality, Cost, and Efficiency within the assigned productionarea. 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 andmaintain 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 site and corporate goals. • Conduct regular team meetings to...