General Purpose:
Adds vegetables to batches.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Adds the necessary ingredients to batches according to the appropriate batch sheet.
- Pumps tomatoes into tomato tank and buffers them to proper pH during queso runs.
- Inspects quality of vegetables used in batches for any noticeable defects and informs management.
- Mixes seasonings and starches in Liquefier during white dip runs.
- Rehydrates onions during white dip runs.
- Records all required information for traceability purposes, i.e. batch sheets, logs, etc.
- Dumps paste and diced tomatoes during salsa runs.
- Utilizes ingredients on a first in/first out basis.
- Attaches the correct flow lines for product movement.
- CIPs all equipment used for downstairs vegetable at end of runs.
- Connect all downstairs equipment for the next product run.
- Assist the cheese liquefier and cook with their assigned duties during smooth and cheesy runs.
- Communicates with fellow processing members.
- Performs quality tests on ingredients when necessary and reports any concerns to management.
- Keeps floor area clean and free of debris.
- Handles cleaning chemicals in a safe manner utilizing safety equipment such as gloves, eyewear, etc.
- Utilize scanners or thin client units to make SAP transaction for the purpose of maintain accurate inventory levels and ensuring reliable product traceability.
- Reports maintenance issues as they occur and submits work orders when necessary.
- Maintain sanitary equipment conditions during production.
- Completes all necessary paperwork accurately and legibly.
- Follows all DFA Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate, regulatory quality, and sanitation requirements.
- Performs items on Master Sanitation lists when production is not running.
- Maintain safe environment and perform other duties in a safe manner at all times.
- Assists in training new operator.
- Ability to function in a team based structure and positively contributes to team based efforts.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Shift Schedule - Monday - Friday 6PM - 4AM - SCHEDULE BASED ON DEMAND
- SOME SATURDAYS POSSIBLE DUE TO PRODUCT DEMAND
- $18.50 STARTING RATE + .50/HOUR SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL - START TIME OF 2PM OR LATER
- $22.97 RATE AFTER 90 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT + .50/HOUR SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL - START TIME OF 2PM OR LATER
Minimum Requirements:
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or GED
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
- Able to effectively communicate in writing & speech (English)
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
- Must be able to attain a Forklift Operator License within 30 days of hiring.
An Equal Opportunity Employer