Corn Machine Operator 3rd Shift - Grand Prairie, TX
Date: Mar 26, 2021
Location: US, 75051
Company: GRUMA
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
Nearest Major Market: Dallas
Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth