Cook Operator - Night Shift, Processing

Batching and cooking of all products.

• →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

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

• 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.