Maeil Food Co., Ltd. is a traditional fermented soybean paste and sauce specialist company with 80 years of history, starting as 'Kimbang Jangyu Brewery' in 1945. It manufactures various Korean sauces such as soy sauce, gochujang, doenjang, and ssamjang, and has been passing down the family business for three generations, delivering the taste of Korea to domestic and international markets.

"Maeil Food is a specialized company creating a new everyday and a better tomorrow. Starting in 1945, the year of liberation, it is a food company that has preserved Korean traditional fermented soybean pastes and sauces for 80 years. From the basics of Korean cuisine like gochujang, doenjang, and ganjang to sauces tailored to modern tastes, it continues tradition and innovation under the vision of 'The Taste of Maeil, Connecting the World.' Through continuous research, including the domestic launch of brown rice brewed soy sauce and the development of sodium-reduced food ingredients, it creates safe and healthy food, currently delivering the taste of Korea to over 30 countries."

Business Areas

• Traditional Fermented Soybean Paste and Sauce Manufacturing and Global Export: Maeil Food primarily produces traditional Korean fermented soybean pastes and sauces such as soy sauce, gochujang, doenjang, and ssamjang, exporting them to over 30 countries including the United States and the United Kingdom, thereby promoting Korean food culture worldwide. Notably, it has proven its global competitiveness by receiving the '10 Million Dollar Export Tower' award.
• B2B Customized Food Ingredient Supply: We develop and supply customized seasoning ingredients to domestic and international food manufacturing companies for products such as ramen, snacks, meat processing, and sauces. Based on our proprietary vegetable protein hydrolysis (HVP) technology and fermentation technology, we produce a variety of seasoning ingredients.
• Development of Health and Functional Food Ingredients: We are focusing on R&D-based development of high-value-added functional products, such as 'allergy-free' seasoning ingredients utilizing rice protein and rice bran, and sodium-reduced salt. This contributes to providing safe and healthy food.

Products

• Traditional Fermented Soybean Pastes and Sauces (Soy Sauce, Gochujang, Doenjang, Ssamjang): Maeil Food's core product line consists of traditional fermented soybean pastes and sauces essential to the Korean dining table, such as soy sauce, gochujang, doenjang, and ssamjang. They boast a deep and rich flavor thanks to long-standing know-how and carefully selected ingredients.
• Korean Sauces and Seasonings: In addition to traditional fermented soybean pastes and sauces, we develop and introduce various Korean sauces, ramen soup bases, seasonings, and spices tailored to modern tastes and convenience. These are provided to both B2C and B2B customers.
• Food Ingredients: We produce customized food ingredients and functional seasoning materials for domestic and international food manufacturing companies. As a product development partner for our clients, we supply ingredients optimized for the requirements of various industrial sectors.

Special Notes

• 80 years of tradition and proprietary technology: Since its establishment in 1945, it has accumulated deep know-how in fermented soybean paste and sauce manufacturing, passed down through three generations, and possesses proprietary fermentation and vegetable protein hydrolysis technologies. This forms the basis for developing innovative products while inheriting traditional flavors.
• Global market entry and competitiveness: The company exports products to over 30 countries, including the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia, and has received the '10 Million Dollar Export Tower' award, demonstrating high competitiveness in overseas markets. It is also actively involved in developing localized products tailored to the food culture of each country.
• Thorough quality and safety management system: It has obtained international food safety and quality certifications such as FSSC 22000, HACCP, ISO 22000, and ISO 9001, operating a hygienic and sophisticated production management system. This ensures the provision of safe and reliable food products.

Recruitment Information

• Main Hiring Positions: We primarily recruit production workers (food processing and simple production, blending manufacturing, equipment operation, fermented soybean paste and sauce manufacturing, forklift operation) and purchasing/production management office staff.
• Benefits: We provide the four major insurances (National Pension, Health Insurance, Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance, Employment Insurance), along with benefits such as bonuses, annual leave, and congratulatory/condolence leave. For production roles at the Iksan factory, a '2 days on, 1 day off' system may also be operated.

💡 A Word from JobPloy
Maeil Food Co., Ltd. is a specialized fermented soybean paste and sauce company with 80 years of tradition, contributing to the manufacturing and global export of Korea's traditional fermented foods. Production line roles primarily involve working in food processing and production lines, where strict adherence to hygiene and safety regulations is crucial. Specific qualifications such as forklift operation may be required, and for production roles at the Iksan factory, there may be shift work patterns like '2 days on, 1 day off,' so it is advisable to carefully check working conditions when applying. It is beneficial to understand the job characteristics that require teamwork and meticulousness when applying.