Seasoning Operator 3rd shift

BARCEL USA LLC•Coppell, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Seasoning Operator ensures the accurate and consistent application of seasoning throughout the production process. The role operates, monitors, and adjusts seasoning equipment so products meet quality specifications and production standards, while supporting food safety, flavor consistency, and customer satisfaction. The operator validates seasoning performance through routine quality measurements, makes process and equipment adjustments when results are outside specifications, maintains seasoning traceability, monitors consumption, and supports sanitation and changeovers. Work takes place in a food manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery noise, ingredients, seasonings, and finished-product residues. Food allergens, including milk, soy, wheat, and eggs, are present and used during daily operations. Required attire includes long pants, closed-toe shoes, hair nets, beard covers, face masks, and other required PPE. The work involves extended standing, repetitive motions, and varying temperature conditions. The position is based at the BLU Coppell Plant in Coppell, Texas.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, food safety, and quality systems.
Ability to operate, adjust, and troubleshoot seasoning equipment.
Ability to interpret quality measurements and adjust processes to maintain specifications.
Knowledge of load cells, scales, and seasoning dispensing systems.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
Basic math and measurement skills.
Good communication and teamwork abilities.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work various shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.
Ability to stand for extended periods, perform repetitive motions, and work in varying temperature conditions.
Should not have allergies to milk, soy, wheat, or eggs.
Wear required PPE, including long pants, closed-toe shoes, hair nets, beard covers, and face masks.

Nice To Haves

Technical school training or certification in food manufacturing.
Previous experience as a Seasoning Operator or Manufacturing Operator in a food production environment.
Experience operating seasoning, weighing, or automated production equipment.

Responsibilities

Follow GMP, SOP, HACCP, food safety, sanitation, allergen-control, and plant safety requirements; wear required PPE and maintain a clean, organized, safe work area.
Operate and monitor seasoning application equipment; prepare, verify, and apply seasonings according to approved recipes, formulations, and production schedules.
Inspect, assemble, and disassemble seasoning equipment for production and sanitation; use operator interface panels for drop tests and equipment settings; troubleshoot basic issues and report malfunctions or quality concerns.
Monitor seasoning performance through quality measurements and verification checks, analyzing application results, percentages, coverage, and product appearance.
Adjust seasoning application rates, feeder settings, load cell inputs, and other parameters based on quality results and production requirements; verify adjustments maintain consistent product quality.
Verify the correct seasoning and product coverage with Quality Control before adding seasoning to the hopper; perform drop tests, visual inspections, and finished-product checks as required, and take corrective action when results are outside specifications.
Work with Quality Assurance, Production, and R&D to ensure products meet flavor, coverage, appearance, and other quality specifications.
Record seasoning use and production output; verify lot numbers and ingredient identification; maintain traceability, monitor inventory, report shortages or discrepancies, and properly close, label, and tag opened materials.
Clean seasoning scales, load cells, and related equipment; keep them free of buildup and obstructions, assist with calibration, verify accuracy, and report calibration concerns.
Coordinate changeovers with machine operators, clean and sanitize equipment between runs, empty dispensers and wipe down equipment when applicable, and prevent food-contact equipment or utensils from touching the floor.
Support the Bagger Operator with cleaning bagger-area equipment and components, maintaining sanitary conditions, accurate package weights, and efficient packaging operations.
Review the production schedule before each shift; maintain records of production, quality checks, seasoning usage, process adjustments, equipment issues, and corrective actions.
Participate in continuous improvement efforts and recommend improvements to seasoning application, efficiency, quality, waste reduction, and cost savings.
Perform essential duties including verifying formulas and product requirements, monitoring seasoning coverage, maintaining equipment, coordinating changeovers, and supporting sanitation activities.