**Job Description** **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 830PM-430AM - 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** + **$22.97 RATE AFTER 90 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT + .50/HOUR SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL - START TIME OF 2PM OR LATER** **Requirements** **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. An Equal Opportunity Employer **Pay Range** $18.50 / hour