TQ Lead - 2nd Shift

Description

Job Title: TQ Lead

Reports To: Department Supervisor

FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt

2nd Shift

Hours: Monday-Friday, 2:45pm-11:15pm

Overtime required based on production need.

$21.00/hour

Guaranteed $0.50 raise after 90 days.

Operates or directs other workers to operate mixing machine to blend ingredients into compounds for processing by performing the following duties:

Other duties may be assigned.

• Collects the production paperwork and electronic pad and accessories for Batch Master.
• Verifies the production room has been sanitized and swabbed.
• Verifies the temperature, consistency, salt, and/or color of the product.
• Verifies the calibration of load cells.
• Verifies ingredients prior to the start of the batch mixing.
• Cleans and sanitizes mixing tanks, kettles, pick system, pumps, pipes, blenders and/or hoppers.
• Sets an example for all employees in the areas of personnel and food safety.
• Immediately relays any problems or concerns with product to the Department Supervisor.
• Performs job duties of the Process Techs in their absence.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
  Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations;
  Listens and gets clarification.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively;
  Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Leadership - Inspires and motivates others to perform well.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;
  Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• 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.

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

About Us

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.

Requirements

Qualifications

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Language Skills

Must be able to speak, read and write in English. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic knowledge of computers and the ability to input data into a…