Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.

FSQA Technician US-OR-Portland Job ID: 2026-10123 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 FSQA Technician to join our rapidly expanding team in the Portland areas. The FSQA Technician is critical to the food safety of the products being delivered to our customers. The Tech will primarily be checking and verifying products at all stages of production. In addition, they will be responsible for analysis of product for food...

Maintenance Mechanic - Graveyard, Food Manufacturing US-OR-Portland Job ID: 2026-10117 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Portland ATFN Plant Overview We are looking for a Maintenance Mechanic/Technician to join our Maintenance team in the Portland area at Ajinomoto Toyo Frozen Noodles. The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for performing maintenance procedures on plant equipment. This individual will have good working knowledge of operation and maintenance of shop equipment and will apply mechanical ability in all aspects of job while performing daily routine activities. Schedule: Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturdays; 8:00pm - 4:30am Pay: $29.00/hr + $0.50 shift differential If you choose to work with us, you will be an integral part of a team with a rich and diverse culture that learns, grows, and succeeds together. You will also have access to some amazing benefits such as: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance on DAY ONE Company...

Production Janitor - 2nd Shift US-CA-San Diego Job ID: 2026-10119 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 2 Category: Direct Laborer / Operator San Diego Plant Overview Under immediate direction safely operates cleaning equipment and handles chemicals to sanitize production equipment and to clean the production area. Responsibilities Responsible for cleaning equipment and facilities according to a Master Sanitation Schedule. Use a variety of equipment, including high pressure water hoses, to thoroughly cleanse and sanitize production equipment following established procedures. May be required to disassemble and re-assemble portions of the equipment. Apply chemicals for cleaning, degreasing and sanitizing; apply hot water wash down for sterilization. Shovel and sweep floors, drains, and sewers from daily production; gather trash and transport trash to compactor for disposal. Handle equipment and chemicals in accordance with company, government, and...

FSQA Technician US-OR-Portland Job ID: 2026-10122 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 FSQA Technician to join our rapidly expanding team in the Portland areas. The FSQA Technician is critical to the food safety of the products being delivered to our customers. The Tech will primarily be checking and verifying products at all stages of production. In addition, they will be responsible for analysis of product for food...

Warehouse Receiving Clerk US-MO-Carthage Job ID: 2026-10118 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Carthage 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 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.) Responsible for scheduling deliveries and outbound shipments via phone and e-mail and managing inbound/outbound schedule. Accurately adjusts, receives, processes, and verifies inbound receipts into JDE inventory from outside cold storage warehouse via provided bills of lading and packing slips. Accurately receives film, labels, and other packaging. Communicates with procurement when needing an order quantity adjusted (-10%/+10%) and addresses any delivery remainder....

13GU1 - Gen Utility I US-MO-Joplin Job ID: 2026-10112 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Joplin 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 ranges, adjusting tape machine configurations...

General Utility - Line 4 / 2nd shift- Part time US-CA-San Diego Job ID: 2026-10116 Type: Regular Part-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...

Machine Operator I (1st Shift) US-IL-Toluca Job ID: 2026-10110 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Direct Laborer / Operator Toluca Plant Overview 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 excellence is evident not just in the quality of our products but in our dedication to our employees and our community. Here in Toluca, our investment in expanding our facility and adding a new production line reflects our belief in growth and innovation. If you’re passionate about building a fulfilling career, being part of a great team, and helping to transform the way the world eats, we invite you to join us. Together, we can make a real difference—one meal at a time. Job...

Maintenance Supervisor US-TX-Lampasas Job ID: 2026-10109 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Lampasas Plant Overview The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the efficient and effective use of department resources to coordinate maintenance activities at the plant. Essential functions of this position include assigning work priority, developing job plans, defining parts and materials and supervising department maintenance mechanics. N collaboration with the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Supervisor will prioritize maintenance activities to minimize downtime and maximize productivity. Responsibilities Provide department supervision to ensure work efficiency and quality craftsmanship Troubleshoot problems causing delays of tasks and projects where a high level of technical knowledge and capability are required Review work requests and work orders and update work orders to appropriate status Develop work procedures for maintenance jobs...

Sanitation Technician I - 3rd Shift US-TX-Lampasas Job ID: 2026-10089 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 3 Category: Sanitation Lampasas Plant Overview The sanitation worker is a member of a Sanitation team whose duties are to clean, sanitize and maintain the Manufacturing plant. This will involve but is not limited to cleaning and sanitizing: production areas, machines, and equipment in food processing facility. The sanitation crew is required to work quickly and efficiently during relatively short time periods between the plant's normal production shifts and be able to work as a team along with other members of the team, under stressful conditions and be flexible and willing to perform varying tasks per the supervisor's instructions and in accordance with all safety and regulatory guidelines. Responsibilities Perform varying tasks while standing, lifting, crouching, etc. during long periods of time. Follow routine verbal and written...

Mach Op III/Grinder US-MS-Oakland Job ID: 2026-10103 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Oakland Plant Overview Performs all activities related to the meat formulation and grinding/blending/mixing preparation of raw meat product for processing. Responsibilities Load grinder with raw meat Scan, verify and log the raw meat information and ingredients Load raw meat from hopper to the blender Add ingredients per the established recipe requirements Monitor the blend during the mixing process; conduct process checks to verify the blend consistency Generate and apply labels to tubs with date, quantity, ingredients, etc. for lot traceability Complete the required paperwork, including batch sheets, rework usage log, etc. Assist with PT machines Train backup personnel Follows established equipment Lockout/Tagout procedures as required Follow all safety rules and regulations per established company policies Operate a...

Maintenance Tech US-MO-Carthage Job ID: 2026-10101 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 2 Carthage Plant Overview The Maintenance Technician will monitor, repair and maintain the plants’ production equipment as well as perform maintenance on the facility and its utilities. This includes performing preventative maintenance tasks on assigned equipment, setting up and testing equipment for startup, and inspecting, lubricating and making necessary repairs to equipment. Responsibilities DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Troubleshoot, repair and maintain processing equipment both mechanical and electrical Inspect, recognize potential problems, and take appropriate action to prevent component failure Monitor machinery to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate solve problems in a timely manner, and identify opportunities for improvement Collaborate within the Maintenance Planner to schedule and develop routine and preventative maintenance schedules Assist Team...

13MTLHD1 - Material Handler I US-MO-Joplin Job ID: 2026-10102 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 2 Joplin Plant Overview The Material Handler 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. 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...

13MNTELC - Maintenance Electrician US-MO-Joplin Job ID: 2026-10099 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Joplin Plant Overview This position is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting the electrical, PLC and computer functions on industrial equipment in a food manufacturing plant. Applies knowledge of electrical/electronics and mechanical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation. Responsibilities Performs highly diversified duties to install and maintain production equipment and the facility’s electrical equipment; including regular preventive maintenance on equipment and facilities. Plans, layout, install and repair a wide variety of complex electrical equipment including automatic machine and process controls, motor control centers and panels, relays, circuit breakers, and electronic controls. Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, hydraulic,...

Machine Operator - Batter/Breader - Line 4 - 1st shift US-MO-Carthage Job ID: 2026-10094 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Carthage Plant Overview Making batter for the different products and filling breading machines with the correct ingredients. 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.) 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...

Material Handler - Warehouse US-MO-Carthage Job ID: 2026-10096 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 3 Carthage 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 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.) 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...

Line 9 Axon - Machine Operator III US-MS-Oakland Job ID: 2026-10093 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Oakland Plant Overview Under general supervision of the Production Lead, ensure 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. Determine and report malfunctions to appropriate parties. Maintain cleanliness of equipment and assigned area. Responsibilities Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) at all times. Perform line set up, start up, operations, closing and changeover of equipment. Ensure product quality are met throughout process. Performs checks and inspections to verify quality. Performs adjustments as necessary. Performs machine setups in accordance to applicable procedures and setup sheets. Accurately completes and maintains all production records. Responsible for...

Machine Operator US-OR-Portland Job ID: 2026-10080 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 Swing Shift 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...

1st Shift Line 3 Folder US-MS-Oakland Job ID: 2026-10087 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Direct Laborer / Operator Oakland Plant Overview Under immediate direction performs a variety of tasks including inspecting, packing, palletizing, loading, unloading, lifting, and moving production materials. Responsibilities Ensures quality of product being extruded, sliced, battered, breaded, fried and/or refrigerated meets customer specifications, along with company production standards and quality. Tends production line by watching for equipment malfunctions or product defects. Unpacks and loads raw materials into equipment, unloading work in progress or finished product and moving materials to and from the equipment. Inspects and spreads product by hand on moving conveyor belt to ensure product consistency. Moves and palletizes finished and packaged product off production lines, along with verifying code dates and labels....

Machine Operator Waitlist US-OR-Portland Job ID: 2026-10083 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Portland Plant Overview Submit your resume to join our waitlist for a Machine Operator position! 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 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,...