What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Cooking Operator position at Masa Milling?
*Currently hiring for 2nd and 3rd shift*
- 2nd Shift: Sunday - Thursday, 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- 3rd Shift: Sunday - Thursday, 8:00 pm - 4:30 am
Masa Milling Inc. is a leading producer of high-quality corn flour, dedicated to providing healthy, non-GMO, and preservative-free food to communities across the country. Our commitment to customer satisfaction, team development, and product excellence drives everything we do. We foster a culture of mutual respect, care, and teamwork at our advanced manufacturing facility.
Primary Role: As a Production Cook, you will play a crucial role in our manufacturing process by overseeing the cooking, milling, grinding, and packaging of masa flour, ensuring adherence to industry standards and safety protocols.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Operate PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) to control various stages of the production process.
- Perform cooking, steeping, drying, milling, grinding, cleaning, sanitation, and packaging tasks related to masa flour production.
- Monitor machine temperatures, actions, and outputs, adjusting as necessary to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Cross-train sanitation procedures, ensuring cleanliness of production areas using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Collaborating with production leads to uphold FDA manufacturing standards, cleanliness, and operational efficiency.
- Assist in maintenance tasks while maintaining a safe work environment and following best safety practices.
- Operate forklifts, including scissor lifts, safely and efficiently.
- Operate packaging equipment to ensure proper packaging of finished products.
- Be flexible to work overtime and weekends as needed to meet production demands.
- Perform minor mechanical repairs and troubleshooting as required.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds when required.
- Comfortable walking up and down stairs throughout the day.
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Basic problem solving skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy in tasks.
Preferred Skill Set:
- Legible handwriting skills for documentation purposes.
- Strong time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively.
Additional Notes:
- An excellent attendance record and adherence to safety practices and procedures are essential.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.50 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $19