Chairmans Foods specializes in producing a wide range of high quality, consistent customer solutions - main courses, side dishes, queso, ready-to-eat protein salads custom solutions for foodservice operators and retail stores. Chairmans has succeeded over the years with open communication, integrity, and with a deep commitment to southern hospitality.
Driven by our mission, vision and values, employee and food safety is always our top priority.
**$1,000 sign on bonus ($250 paid at 3 months of employment & $250 paid at 6 months of employment & $500 paid at 1 year of employment)
PAY
This position pays $16.50 per hour
SHIFT
Shift hours are 245pm-11:00pm with flexibility to report early and work past scheduled shift time; in addition weekends when required
JOB SUMMARY
The Kettle operator is responsible for ensuring that the machine is set up and operates properly during production. The Kettle operator will coordinate with the employees working on the production line to ensure the proper product is being cooked/processed. The kettle operator will report to the shift supervisor any and all issues related to the machines operation efficiency and production results. The Kettle operator will follow all safety guidelines and food manufacturing regulations to ensure that safe, quality products are cooked/processed properly.
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
- Performs start up, assemble/disassembly and shutdown of machine for daily production
- Reads manufacturing orders/recipes to determine cooking times, temperatures and ingredient specification
- Adjust machine controls/settings as necessary throughout the cooking/production process
- Removes cooked product from machine/equipment
- Starts pumps/turns valves to have product transfer to filling machine for packaging
- Monitors cooking process from beginning to end to ensure product cooked properly and thoroughly
- Test samples to determine proper viscosity, texture, taste
- Assist with loading/unloading kettle with raw material gathered for production when needed
- Maintains accurate logs of shift production results
- Notifies shift supervisor/maintenance of machine/equipment issues
- Works closely with production supervisor to ensure line running smoothly
- Assures food safety standards with regards to GMP’s and HAACP plan are followed by self and production line workers
- Clean, wash and sterilize equipment using water hoses, cleaning or sterilizing solution or rinses
- Inspect machine and equipment for operating efficiency; detect hazards, malfunctions, defects
- Maintains neat and clean work area at all times
SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Controlling operations of machines/equipment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skill
- Leadership and teamwork skills are essential
- Keen observation and evaluation ability; detailed oriented
- Ability to take initiative; self motivated to produce results
- Ability to monitor and assess situations; take corrective action
- Must move with sense of urgency; time management skills are essential
- Availability to work outside of normally scheduled shift hours and work overtime when required
EDUCATION /EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or GED
- 2-3 years prior machine operating experience
- Previous experience in food production strongly preferred
- Previous production/manufacturing experience
WORK ENVIROMENT
- Will work in environment where safety precautions are required to be followed
- Protective gear such as gloves, work boots and smocks required at all times
- Will work around moving machinery
- Temperature varies from 39-45 degrees
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Moderate to heavy physical effort required
- required to walk, stand, bend for long periods of time throughout the day
- Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 75 lbs
Will be expected to perform other related duties and assignments requested or directed.
Chairmans Foods is an equal opportunity employer and conducts background checks and drug testing as part of the hiring process.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
