Commissary Tamale Clerk - Irvine

Northgate Market; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 27,896 - 31,423; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 20% discount for employees

Flexible schedules

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

Northgate Market is hiring a Commissary Tamale Clerk in Irvine, CA. In this role, you will assist in managing production needs, work in an assembly line, and help ensure compliance with safety standards.

The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma and demonstrate the ability to work safely and efficiently. This position offers a pay range of $20.25 to $22.81 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate pallet-wrapping machines.
• Must have solid attendance record.
• Food Handlers Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing daily production needs.
• Perform tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards.

Skills

Interpersonal and motivational capabilities

Effective communication

Decision making abilities

Time management

Safety procedures understanding

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

Pallet-wrapping machines

Job description

About Us

Northgate Gonzalez Market has grown from one store in Anaheim in 1980 to over 40 locations across Southern California, and we’re looking for passionate, customer-focused team members to join our family. We offer flexible schedules, opportunities for growth, and an associate discount of up to 20% for you and your household—all in a positive and fun work environment where you’ll feel valued and appreciated. If you’re enthusiastic, team-oriented, and ready to build a career with us, we’d love to meet you. To learn more, please visit www.northgatemarkets.com.

Job Summary

The Commissary Tamale Clerk assists the Production Management team in managing the day-to-day operation of production needs. Working in an assembly line, performing high amounts of tamales to fulfill production targets. Under the direction of Production Management, fulfill the production orders for the day and conduct any tasks as assigned throughout the day. Assists production management team in monitoring and executing all compliance documents as per Company standards in Personnel and Food Safety, sanitation, and productivity. Ensures picking orders are fulfilled in a timely manner and maintains fulfillment ratios at industry standards or above. Follows strict directive in the execution of hourly schedule and does not deviate unless directed by warehouse management team.

Works with QA Director in the implementation of the Food Safety program in the commissary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Wear required PPE, follow GMP regulations, and adhere to Company policies.
• Responsible for own safety and well-being of all peer associates.
• Mix ingredients, cut, dice, and prepare products as needed in production area.
• Move product from one location to another in a safe and efficient manner.
• Obey all traffic and speed signs throughout the commissary facility, inside and out.
• Wear all equipment safety gear and safety belt per Company policies.
• Supply raw materials from storage areas to all production departments and pick up finished goods from production areas and store them in a safe and efficient manner.
• Dispose recyclables, trash, and waste in designated bins and/or trash receptacles.
• Perform all picking, staging, and loading activities to ensure orders are shipped in a timely manner.
• Ensure documentation for each load upon completion is signed off and provides final check lists to Supervisor or Leads for final issuing of bill of lading and final release of shipment.
• Ensure full compliance with facility and department safety rules, HACCP, SSOP’s & GMP’s according to Company Food Safety guidelines.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform transport handling of all shipments, loading and unloading.
• Ensure all raw materials and finished goods are safely stored according to Company Foods Safety standards.
• Report immediately to Supervisor any driving accidents and/or property and material damage.
• Relieve other forklift associates when taking breaks.
• Execute proper and smooth functioning of all picking, storing, shipping, and receiving activities.
• Assist Warehouse Team in management of entire inventory in the warehouse.
• Follow all necessary documentation and legal procedures for dispatch and receiving goods.
• Ensure proper labeling, tagging, and packaging of goods and materials.
• Ensure work area is kept clean and in an orderly manner.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all local and state health and sanitation laws and regulations.
• Perform any other work-related duties as assigned.

Requirements and Conditions

Education/Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent education.
• Must be able to operate pallet-wrapping machines.
• Must have solid attendance record.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations

• Food Handlers Certification.

Skills Required

• Must show calm and professional demeanor while working on a forklift.
• Must possess strong interpersonal and motivational capabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Must have decision making abilities.
• Ability to effectively manage time and meet all necessary deadlines.
• Must understand all safety and legal procedures for handling and receiving goods.
• Be able to pass a standard drug test and qualify as being drug‑free under the legal and medical guidelines permitted by the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• (Occasionally 1-33%; Frequently 34-66%; Continuously 67-100%)
• Must be able to lift to 10 Lbs. Continuously.
• Must be able to lift to 30 Lbs. Frequently and exert force up to 40 Lbs. Occasionally.
• Stand Frequently.
• Walking Frequently.
• Sitting Frequently.
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel Continuously.
• Reach with hands and arms Continuously.
• Climb or balance Occasionally.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl Occasionally.
• Talk or hear Continuously.
• Taste or smell Occasionally.
• Warehouse environment may be subject to extreme temperatures with exposure to hot and cold environment, noise, and some chemicals.
• Work near moving mechanical parts Continuously.
• Vibration Frequently.
• Moderate noise Continuously.
• (The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those associate encounters while performing essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.)

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE

The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The Employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business or the work environment change.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northgate Markets is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Your Right to Work

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

Northgate Markets will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (Ban the Box Law).

Hourly Pay

$20.25 USD - $22.81 USD

Admin Notice

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