Process Tech I - 1st Shift

Pepper Source•Van Buren, AR

17h•$16 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Operates mixing machine to blend ingredients into compounds for processing by performing the following duties: Other duties may be assigned. Verifies ingredients prior to mixing batches. Loads ingredients into mixing tank or blender. Starts machine and adjusts valves or devices in mixing chamber to aid in blending and densifying mixture. Operates machine until mixture reaches desired consistency, and turns lever to unload mixture into kettles, pick system, totes, drums, and/or hopper. 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: Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information. Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures. Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity. Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Attendance/Punctuality - Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance. 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. Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed. 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

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
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.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic knowledge of computers and the ability to input data into a computer.
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

Responsibilities

Verifies ingredients prior to mixing batches.
Loads ingredients into mixing tank or blender.
Starts machine and adjusts valves or devices in mixing chamber to aid in blending and densifying mixture.
Operates machine until mixture reaches desired consistency, and turns lever to unload mixture into kettles, pick system, totes, drums, and/or hopper.
Cleans and sanitizes mixing tanks, kettles, pick system, pumps, pipes, blender, and/or hopper.