Cook - 2nd Shift Line 2

McLane Classic Foods•Burleson, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Employee will be responsible for inspecting and verifying all raw materials for each batch. Assemble/Disassemble equipment needed for ingredient preparation, cooking and pumping. Inspect Ingredients after weighing and ensure proper quantities added per batch sheets. Properly cook according to SOP directions and document ingredient verifications. Operate kettles, agitation controls, steam regulator, pumps, likwifier, etc. Perform viscosity and temperature verifications; document on HACCP log. Clean kettles, pumps, pipes, v-mags, and other equipment as needed. Ensure product quality according to specifications (SOP); Notify R&D and QA if any deviations occur. Coordinate with grind room, spice room and fill room on what needs to be done to ensure ingredient flow to the kettles and that batch integrity is maintained when pumping to fill room. Responsible for ensuring schedule adherence to maintain allergen control. Additional responsibilities as instructed by Kettle Room Lead, Production Line Lead or Production Supervisor. Adhere to plant GMPs and safety guidelines.

Requirements

HS Diploma or Equivalent
Be able to stand, bend and lift for extended periods of time
Be able to lift 50-60 lbs.; scoop and shovel ingredients
Be able to work in cold or hot (varies depending on weather conditions outside), wet environment for 8–10-hour shifts
Basic literacy (English) and math skills (use of calculator)
Operate a pallet jack training required
HACCP and Allergen training required
Chemical training required if handling sanitation chemicals

Responsibilities

Inspecting and verifying all raw materials for each batch
Assemble/Disassemble equipment needed for ingredient preparation, cooking and pumping
Inspect Ingredients after weighing and ensure proper quantities added per batch sheets
Properly cook according to SOP directions and document ingredient verifications
Operate kettles, agitation controls, steam regulator, pumps, likwifier, etc
Perform viscosity and temperature verifications; document on HACCP log
Clean kettles, pumps, pipes, v-mags, and other equipment as needed
Ensure product quality according to specifications (SOP); Notify R&D and QA if any deviations occur
Coordinate with grind room, spice room and fill room on what needs to be done to ensure ingredient flow to the kettles and that batch integrity is maintained when pumping to fill room
Responsible for ensuring schedule adherence to maintain allergen control
Additional responsibilities as instructed by Kettle Room Lead, Production Line Lead or Production Supervisor
Adhere to plant GMPs and safety guidelines