Corn Machine Operator 3rd Shift - 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