San Antonio Packaging - Production Partner I

Overview: H-E-B is one of the largest, independently owned food retailers in the nation operating over 420 stores throughout Texas and Mexico, with annual sales generating over $34 billion. Described by industry experts as a daring innovator and smart competitor, H-E-B has led the way with creative new concepts, outstanding service and a commitment to diversity in our workforce, workplace and marketplace. H-E-B offers a wealth of career opportunities to our 145,000 Partners (employees), competitive compensation and benefits program and comprehensive training that lead to successful careers.

Responsibilities: H-E-B Manufacturing's goal is to achieve superior self-manufactured products through high quality, low cost foods. We are committed to the growth, development, and training of our Partners, while continually achieving superior levels of service.

As a Manufacturing Production Partner I, you'll serve as part of the operational team that provides expertise necessary to achieve superior business results through H-E-B's self-manufactured products.

Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources-People-drive the innovation, growth, and success that make H-E-B The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company.

Do you have a:
HEART FOR PEOPLE... ability to work in a team environment?
HEAD FOR BUSINESS... knowledge of quality, environment, and safety (QES) standards?
PASSION FOR RESULTS... capability to maintain processes and equipment in optimum condition?

We are looking for:

• a high school diploma
• ability to operate machines and equipment

What is the work?
Manufacturing Operations:

• Maintains Total Process Ownership (TPO) to ensure optimum condition of manufacturing processes and equipment; TPO focuses on achieving high levels of overall process effectiveness
• Applies understanding of team in development fundamentals; actively participates in a team environment through division / plant team orientation, and safety and quality training
• May serve as a team coordinator to provide guidance and training in production, administration, maintenance, and quality
• Performs basic product handling to convert raw material into finished goods such as moving, weighing, packaging, stacking, or operating a metal detector

- Completes / applies safety- and environmental-related training

• Applies basic knowledge of / completes Manufacturing System (QMS) documentation
• Maintains Mfg processes and equipment in optimum condition
• Assists with preparing / loading production materials
• Checks for accuracy of product
• Depending on the plant, machine operation may include basic operation of scales, metal detector (Meat Plant), headspace analyzer, gas flushing equipment, top side icer for cake decoration, varying washing machines, bun stacker, product conveyors, printers, copiers, and other basic printing equipment

Shipping:

• Packs finished goods into a shipping unit
• Palletizes shipping units in an interlocking manner, using correct tie height
• Ensures all pallets are strapped / stretch-wrapped to minimize product shifting or damage

What is your background?

• High school diploma
• Certification in Team Skills
• Successful completion of the following training:

QES Training
Hazardous Communication
Lock out / tag out
Fire prevention
Confined spaces
Hearing conservation
Personal protective equipment
Emergency action plan
Drug free workplace
Powered material handling equipment
Blood-borne pathogens
Storm water

Do you have what it takes to be a fit as a Production Partner I?

• Knowledge / understanding of QES standards
• Organization skills; attention to detail
• Reading and writing skills
• Math skills ( ,-,*,/)
• Bi-lingual language skills a plus
• PC skills
• Ability to work in a team-based environment
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to operate machines or equipment at a basic level

Can you...

• Travel by car or plane with overnight stays
• Regularly lift up to 20 lbs
• Occasionally lift 20 lbs or more
• Work extended hours and rotating schedules
• Maneuver through the facility; perform functions of the job, with or without accommodation (standing, stooping, bending, etc.)
• Work in wet, cold or hot, environments, depending on the Plant location, where temperatures are as listed below:

Snacks: Temperature-controlled environment that ranges from 80 to 100 degrees F
Floral: Temperature-controlled environment that ranges from 32 to 42 degrees F
Meat: Routinely 30 - 45 degrees F in a cold wet environment; occasional -20 or 85 degrees F in certain areas
Milk: Routinely 60 - 85 degrees F in a wet environment; occasionally 38 degrees F in certain areas or 110 degrees in others
Ice Cream: -40 to 80 degrees F, certain areas in a wet environment
Bakery: 80 to 100 degrees F
Tortilla: 80 to 100 degrees F

08-2014