Position : DOWNSTAIRS OPERATOR - NIGHT SHIFT - LINE 2

Location : Schulenburg, Texas

Requisition ID: : 26298

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

• $22.30 RATE AFTER 90 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT + .50/HOUR SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL - START TIME OF 2PM OR LATER

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

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.