What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Associate position at Mama Lola's Tortilla Company?
GENERAL SUMMARY
Responsible for overall handling of final product ensuring that all product leaves the plant in compliance with customer specifications.
Job Responsibilities
- Performs all product handling activities (i.e. stacking, counting, packaging, sealing, putting bags in trays or boxes).Assists as directed by Productions Supervisor/Manager for repackaging and reworking product.
- Performs visual inspection of product ensuring quality is acceptable.
- Keeps work area clean. Performs cleaning of assigned areas.
- Assists in training new employees.
- Provides suggestions to improve process, procedures, and department in support of company goals.
- Follows Company, GMP and Safety policies to ensure compliance.
- Follows food safety principles and legal requirements.
- Maintains a positive and constructive work environment within the department as well as with other departments and promotes teamwork.
- Works in a safe manner, observing all safety requirements.
- Able to work flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
- Able to work in all production areas (i.e., flour, corn, chips, masa and nixtamal).
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications
- 1-year previous experience working in production.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Good Communication Skills
- Bilingual (Spanish/English preferred)
Pay Rate
$16.50 per hour
Schedule
- Two people for first shift start time 6:00am or 6:30am (Weekends and Overtime as needed)
- Two people for rotating shifts 9:00am or 2pm (Weekends and Overtime as needed)
About the company
Mama Lola's, LLC dba Mama Lola's Tortillas ("Mama Lola's") headquartered in Phoenix, AZ is a leading regional manufacturer of fresh, organic and preservative free tortillas, tortilla chips and related products.
Founded in 1987, Mama Lola's produces corn and flour tortillas in a variety of flavors, shapes, colors and sizes with the goal of producing the healthiest options at the lowest cost.
Mama Lola's has long been the recognized brand for restaurants, grocers, caterers, distributors and school districts throughout the state of Arizona. Its' strict attention to quality, freshness, on-time delivery and product innovation has made them a valued partner with their customers.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 4% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift
- Overtime
Application Question(s):
- How many years of Food production experience do you have?
Language:
- Can you Speak Spanish? (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Do you have a valid Food Handler Certification? (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Phoenix, AZ 85040 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17