Job Title



COOK / BLENDER OPERATOR - MID SHIFT - LINE 2Location



Schulenburg, TexasDescription




General Purpose:



Batching and cooking of all products.



Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Adds ingredients to Liquifier for specific recipe being produced and begins processing.


• Monitors and ensures accuracy of ingredient amounts, mixing times, homogenizer pressure temperature specifications, etc. for product being produced.


• Examines product and/or ingredients for any noticeable defects, i.e., questionable appearances, odors, etc., and informs supervisor.


• Obtains all necessary samples of product and delivers samples to lab in a timely manner.


• Maintains a clean and organized work area at all times, i.e. hosing off ingredient dust from tanks, discarding ingredient bags, making sure floor area is free of debris, etc..


• Reports machinery or quality issues to Supervisor as they occur and submits work orders when necessary.


• Handles cleaning chemicals in a safe manner utilizing safety equipment such as gloves, eyewear, etc.


• Performs CIP sanitizing utilizing procedures and methods.


• Assists Downstairs Operator with diced tomato pumping and breaking down of totes during salsa runs.


• Utilize scanners or thin client units to make SAP transaction for the purpose of maintain accurate inventory levels and ensuring reliable product traceability.


• Accurately documents lots, quantities, times, and ingredients.


• 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 effort

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.


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  Shift Schedule - Monday - Friday 8pm - 4am
  


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  Possible Saturdays based on Demand
  


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  Shift Differential Paid at $.50/per hour with shifts starting at 2pm or Later
  

• High School Diploma or GED

• 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.