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This position is responsible for ensuring that the Cook Room is supplied with the proper spices, according to the production schedule. This position is also responsible for ensuring that all Food Safety requirements are met and correct including all PCP’s. Responsible for ensuring that all documentation is correct and accurate.

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

TX San Antonio

Job Type:

Production Group

Job Posting Title:

Spice Room Tech II (2nd Shift)

Job Description:

**Schedule** : Monday - Friday (Saturdays as needed) - 2nd Shift: 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm

**Benefits:** Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness.

**Salary:** Based on experience and other qualifications: $23.29 per hour + $1.00 Shift Differential

Duties and Responsibilities** **:

+ Perform a pre inspection of Spice Room area prior to operation.

+ Perform a pre inspection of all ingredients prior to operation.

+ Follow all published SOP’s.

+ Properly sets up the Spice Room area with all necessary components /materials and scan in SAP.

+ Properly track and confirm all finished product in SAP.

+ Properly track and report all scrap in SAP

+ Ensure all trash is properly disposed of per SOP’s.

+ Ensure all ingredients are weighed properly and labeled.

+ Ensure all reprocess is used in a timely manner from kitchen cooler.

+ Must keep the work area clean and free of debris.

+ All other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

+ Must adhere to all safety policies.

+ Ensure that no extraneous materials are released into spices.

+ Immediately notify supervisor and QA of any food safety issue

+ Must be Forklift and standup certified.

+ Must be SAP certified. To keep track and report.

+ Perform sanitation duties as required by quality.

Essential Functions:

+ Operates and maintains keep equipment in operating order including startups, changeovers and adjustments to ensure efficient operation in the kitchen. Break down and sanitize equipment.

+ Performs periodic quality checks as needed.

+ Consistently maintains clean and safe work area being sure to remove any foreign material that could contaminate product.

+ Communicates with the kitchen as to know where they are in the schedule.

+ Performs efficient and timely change overs according to production schedule to minimize downtime.

+ Trouble shoots mechanical problems to ensure continuous operation.

+ Responsible for submitting work orders for equipment repairs.

+ Must wear all required PPE. (hearing protection, steel toed shoes, gloves)

+ Inform Management of ANY Food safety or Quality issues or of any processes, which become noncompliant with specified requirements.

+ Safely and accurately perform all duties as required for this position to ensure the safety and quality of our products.

+ All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Critical Skill Requirements:

+ High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred but not required.

+ Validation on position or machine will be required after initial training.

+ Must be dependable, reliable and mature enough to handle equipment safely and sensibly with little supervision.

+ Ability to follow verbal and written instruction, as well as basic math calculations.

+ Must be able to work independently as well as effectively in a team environment.

+ Must be able to work on all lines and perform all positions, including changeovers.

+ Must be able to work mandatory overtime, including Saturdays/Sundays, as determined by business needs.

+ Must be able to work twelve (12) hour shifts.

+ Experience in manufacturing or production preferred.

+ Experience working with manufacturing equipment preferred.

+ Mechanical aptitude.

+ Must be able to work with tools and make small adjustments to equipment.

+ Must be able to do basic math - adding, subtracting and multiplication.

Physical Demands:

+ Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

+ Must be able to perform the following: standing, climbing, pulling, pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning and stooping.

+ Standing and walking is required 100% of the time.

+ The use of both hands is required 100% of the time.

+ Ability to lift to 50 lbs. frequently.

+ Good hand/eye coordination, motor skills, 20/20 corrected vision and hearing within the normal range.

Environmental, Health and Safety Requirements:

+ Must wear all required personal protection equipment associated with specific manufacturing work environment and job duties as stated in the Employee Handbook, posted policies, or as assigned by leadership personnel.

+ Maintain clean and safe working environment and follow all safety policies and procedures, such as lock out/tag out, safe lifting techniques, and all others as instructed.

+ Inform Management of any food safety or quality issues or of any processes which become noncompliant with specified requirements.

Food Safety:

+ Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required.

+ Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas.

+ Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.

+ Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.

+ Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system.

+ Controls further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.

+ In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required

The Company reserves the right to adjust, add to or eliminate any aspect of the above description. The Company also retains the right to require all employees to undertake additional or different job responsibilities when necessary to meet business needs.

EEO Statement:

Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Winland Foods is a leading private label food manufacturer of pasta, dry dinners, condiments, syrups, and more with nearly 3,000 employees operating out of 14 production facilities in US, Canada, and Italy.

As a ‘newly’ established company, we are creating the building blocks for an innovative and agile organization that is purpose driven - delivering high quality food to our customers and communities. We foster an environment that encourages all employees to be heard, and values their contributions and ideas.

By joining Winland Foods, you become a part of a new team that values passion, collaboration, and strives to prosper with our customers.

To all recruitment agencies: Winland Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to Winland Foods employees, or any company location(s). Winland Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.