Description:
Job Title: Process Tech I
Reports To: Department Supervisor
FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt
2nd Shift
Hours: 3:00pm-11:30pm
Overtime required based on production need.
$17.00/hour
Operates mixing machine to blend ingredients into compounds for processing by performing the following duties:
Other duties may be assigned.
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Verifies ingredients prior to mixing batches.
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Loads ingredients into mixing tank or blender.
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Starts machine and adjusts valves or devices in mixing chamber to aid in blending and densifying mixture.
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Operates machine until mixture reaches desired consistency, and turns lever to unload mixture into kettles, pick system, totes, drums, and/or hopper.
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Cleans and sanitizes mixing tanks, kettles, pick system, pumps, pipes, blender, and/or hopper.
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
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Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information.
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Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.
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Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
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Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
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Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
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Attendance/Punctuality - Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
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Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
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Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.
Pepper Source and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers offering the following benefits:
FULL BENEFITS (HEALTH, VISION, DENTAL, LIFE)
401(k)/PROFIT SHARING
PAID VACATION/PTO/HOLIDAYS
WEEKLY PAY PERIOD/DIRECT DEPOSIT PAYROLL
REFERRAL BONUSES & ATTENDANCE AWARDS
CONSISTENT GROWTH/RAISE OPPORTUNITES
About Us
Pepper Source is a family-owned company that provides custom sauces, seasonings, and dry coating systems to all of the major poultry companies in the United States as well as the frozen food, meat, and food service industries. We develop and manufacture custom flavor profiles that meet our customers' specific needs. Our process takes innovation and extensive knowledge of the food industry.
Requirements:
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Language Skills
Must be able to speak, read and write in English. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic knowledge of computers and the ability to input data into a computer.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to physically perform the following:
- Lift 50 pounds 100-200 times during the shift
- Stand and/or walk for the duration of the shift
- Use hands to finger, grip, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms
- Talk and hear
- Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet, humid and/or cold conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
