Corn Machine Operator 3rd Shift in Grand Prairie TX

Operate Corn Machine and Fried machine to produce corn products for the fried department within specifications as required on the daily schedule.

• Responsible for producing corn tortillas within the specified quality requirements.
• Startup equipment, turn ovens on, set computer panel for Maseca flow.
• Spray silicon on slabs –oven.
• Turn on water with Maseca and acid.
• Check cutting wires and plastic rings.
• Monitor baking process and tortilla appearance at all times.
• Be prepared to make product changes as needed. Lead Person will inform operator of changes.
• Perform changeovers from White Maseca to Yellow Maseca shutting down the silo and starting up the dump station system (PIAB).
• Dump Maseca in bags when using dump station system (PIAB).
• Repair / replace cutting wires as needed (repair / replace time 10-15 minutes).
• Run fryers to cook corn product and produce fried chips/tacos/tostadas
• Reprocess no-conformance product acceptable for reprocess.
• Follow production schedule as indicated by Lead or Supervisor.
• End of Shift-disconnect machinery, store tools, silicon is stored in Supervisor’s office, shut down gas in ovens.
• Complete all production reports/forms.
• Empties Kemin barrels as needed.
• Maintain the work area clean.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum 1 year machine operator experience required

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Ability to read and write

Able to lift 50-100 LBS

Math Skills

Must work various shifts/hours including holidays & weekends

Be able to communicate effectible
Able to work under minimum supervision