Cook Operator - Night Shift, Processing

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.

• Shift Schedule - Monday - Friday 8:00PM to 4:00AM

• Possible Saturdays based on Demand

• $18.50 Starting Pay / Increase to $23.66 @ 90 Days

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

Requirements:

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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.