Minor Ingredient Operators are responsible for the accurate weighing of ingredients. They are required to accurately and legibly complete all quality records and maintain the identification and traceability of all ingredients at all times.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Principal responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Obtain a schedule and check for ingredients to prepare
- Request raw materials from ingredient’s warehouse
- Adequately rotate raw materials according to acquisition date
- Fill up raw material containers and maintain their lids close to avoid any type of contamination and/or mixing with other ingredients.
- Allergen ingredients must be kept separate form the rest of the ingredients. Batches made need to go on a separate blue pallet, blue identifying allergen.
- Hands must be washed when completing an allergen product and changing to a non-allergen product or a different type of allergen.
- Inspect ingredients after dumping for any possible contaminates like paper after cutting the bag open etc.
- Maintain identification of ingredients and lot numbers at all times to guarantee traceability.
- Make sure ingredient barrels are in good condition including lids. Lids must be checked for cracks. 10. Weigh ingredients according to specifications and work instructions
- Avoid cross contamination of ingredients by using good work practices.
- Maintain work area clean including scales.
- Verify scales operations and calibration.
- Complete all necessary paper-work, forms, quality records and, identification cards according to specification and, work instructions or supervisor’s directions
- Perform all duties following GMP’s and Safety Rules
- Use appropriate materials provided by the company at all times (knifes, scoops, plastic pallets, etc.) and use blue color for allergen products to avoid product contamination
- Perform inventories
- Complete forms in legible accurate manner
- Assist on recalls
- File paperwork effectively
- Interact with Bakers
- Assess production needs based on schedules
- Have good communication with peers and develop work plans with minimal supervision
- Attend to safety and quality meetings.
- Be prepare to cover other positions assigned by Supervisors or Leads
- Follow company regulations.
- Keep door looked when room is not in use.
- EXERCISE GOOD JUDGEMENT AND COMMON SENSE BASED ON GMP’S AND GSP’S
SKILL AND ABILITIES
- Ability to communicate effectively with Tag maker, Operators and leads
- Able to work with minimal supervision
- Able to work over time
- Able to work well with others
- Demonstrate positive attitude at all times
- Able to follow written and verbal instructions
- Willingness to learn and teach new tasks
- Able to perform basic mathematical calculations
- Able to read and write English
- Able to understand and apply work instructions, procedures, charts and manuals
- Able to understand company policies and regulations such as the GMP’S and GSP’S
- Able to complete quality records legibly and accurately
- Must be able to interact well with personnel from other departments 14.Good organization skills
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The following constitute the minimal physical requirement.
- Be able to lift, pull, push at least 50 Lb
- Be on his/her feet for long periods of time
- Able to walk long distances
- Kneel, bend, grab, reach, pinch, fold, pick and crawl
- Able to work in dusty, noisy, cold environment including small areas
- Able to wear safety equipment for prolonged periods of time, (safety glasses, respirators or dust masks, gloves, aprons, earplugs, face shields, etc)
- Able to work in temperatures between 40 to 105 F
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Good math skills
- Good hand writing and filing techniques
- Able to use self discipline, apply it to the daily activities and completion of quality records
- 6 months in a tortilla manufacturing plant, bakery or food plant
Our Full Benefits Package includes Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Life insurance and AD&D Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, and Flexible Spending Accounts. Additionally, we offer a 401(k) plan with matching, Paid, shoe allowances, Vacation Pay and 7 Paid Holidays. Employees also benefit from an employee discount program on products.
Gruma Corporation and its affiliates, including but not limited to Azteca Milling, L.P., are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely for the purposes of determining suitability for employment, verifying your identity, and maintaining employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as state and local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity with-out imposing undue hardship on Gruma. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $22.92 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Bakery, Food/ Beverage: 1 year (Preferred)
- ingredient mixing: 1 year (Preferred)
- Food Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
