VB Floater PTI​/QC - 2nd Shift

Job Title

Process Tech I / Packager / QC Tech Floater Position

2nd Shift

TBD

Overtime required based on production need.

$16.50/hour

Guaranteed $0.50 raise after 90 days.

Cross trains between PT I, Packager, and QC Tech positions. PT I operates the mixing machine to blend ingredients into compounds for processing and ensures totes, drums, and pallets are cleaned and sanitized. Packager verifies quality, quantity, and labeling of products ready for shipment. QC Tech tests and inspects products at various stages of production process and complies and evaluates statistical data to determine and maintain food quality and reliability of products.

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.
• Cleans and sanitizes totes, drums and blue pallets.
• Removes all standing water from the rooms using a squeegee or other available cleaning tool.
• Cleans designated work areas.
• Assists with tote and pallet repairs.

• Ensures correct box type, box liners and packing methods are used.
• Assembles boxes and affixes labels on packaging.
• Examines packs, cups, or bottles and contents of items for conformance to customer specifications.
• Palletize boxes onto correct pallets to follow customer specifications.

• Collects the production paperwork.
• Verifies the production room has been sanitized and swabbed.
• Selects products for tests at specified stages in production process, and tests products for variety of qualities such as dimensions, performance and chemical characteristics.
• Records test data, applying statistical quality control procedures.
• Recommends modifications of existing food quality or production standards to achieve optimum food quality within limits of equipment capability.
• Assures compliance to all applicable regulatory agencies including USDA, FDA, Bureau of Weights and Measures, State and Local regulations.
• Maintains current HACCP plan of both USDA and FDA products.

Pepper Source and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers offering the following benefits:

FULL BENEFITS (HEALTH, VISION, DENTAL, LIFE)

401(k)/PROFIT SHARING

PAID VACATION/PTO/HOLIDAYS

WEEKLY PAY PERIOD/DIRECT DEPOSIT PAYROLL

REFERRAL BONUSES & ATTENDANCE AWARDS

CONSISTENT GROWTH/RAISE OPPORTUNITES

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.

• 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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.…