Hot Production

Zilks Plus Resources LLC•Kyle, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

ATX Specialty Foods is a fast-growing, premier producer of high-quality dips & sauces. ATX serves up a broadly diversified portfolio of retail branded, food service, and private label offerings. We believe great food comes from passion, quality ingredients, and good people. That’s where you come in! ATX Specialty Foods is seeking a Hot Production Team Member to join our team. The successful candidate will report directly to the 2nd shift Supervisor. This position plays a vital role in ensuring our products are packaged and shipped according to the highest standards while adhering to safety protocols and company guidelines.

Requirements

Ability to follow SOPs and GMP guidelines accurately.
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality standards.
Basic arithmetic skills for measuring and weighing materials; ability to use a calculator.
Good reading and comprehension skills to understand bulk-manufacturing documentation.
Fluency in English (reading, writing, speaking).
Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Flexible, with the ability to work overtime as needed.
Willingness to contribute new ideas and suggestions for improvement.
Required to have a forklift certification or ability to receive certification.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.

Responsibilities

Verify ingredients, lot numbers, and date codes for accuracy for each product run.
Complete all required documentation and scheduled quality checks.
Load materials into the kettle(s) and ensure product quality specifications are met.
Operate equipment to feed completed products to the filling equipment, including setting up steel pipes, valves, and machine pumps.
Assist in cleaning the production area and equipment, including sweeping, mopping, and removing debris.
Identify and remove damaged or defective products from the production line.
Load and unload processing equipment.
Perform tasks to support production and packaging processes.
Follow instructions and directives from the Kettle Operator Supervisor and Kettle Operator Team Lead.
Adhere to safety guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).
Communicate regularly with the Kettle Operator Supervisor and Kettle Operator Team Lead to meet daily goals and production requirements.
Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation of the department area and equipment.
Contribute to special projects and other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to work overtime. Available for evening and weekend hours if needed to fulfill customer requirements.
Clean, set-up, operate and monitor equipment of the production line.
Monitor weights, seals, caps, and general packaging of product.
Make adjustments to filler timing and filling as needed.
Watch for jams and effectively threading wrap to prevent downtime. Report malfunctions to supervisor.
Ability to perform filler and filler line changeovers in a safe and efficient matter.
Prepare equipment for next run to include size changes as needed.
Clean and make minor adjustments or repairs to machinery and equipment, such as opening valves or setting guides.
Any tasks that support the processes of the production & packaging of the products on their line.
Perform assignments and directives provided by the Supervisor.
Communicates regularly with the Production Team Lead.
Accountable to meet daily goals set by the operations management to fulfill customer requirements.
Follow prescribed safety policies as established by the company.
Special projects and other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate willingness to work overtime as required. Available for evening and weekend hours work schedules if needed to fulfill customer requirements.