Cook - 1st Shift Line 1

Classic Foods, LP; Burleson (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Burleson, Texas, is seeking full-time production employees. The role involves inspecting ingredients, operating cooking equipment, and ensuring product quality. Candidates should have a High School diploma and the ability to perform physical tasks in varying conditions.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Ability to work in varying temperature conditions.
• Training in HACCP and Allergen safety is required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and verify all raw materials for each batch.
• Operate kettles and perform cooking according to SOP directions.
• Maintain adherence to allergen control protocols.

Skills

Basic literacy (English)

Math skills

Ability to lift 50-60 lbs.

Ability to stand, bend and lift

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Pallet jack

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: McLane Classic Foods - Burleson, TX

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Food Manufacturing

Description

***Earn a weekly attendance bonus of $2 per hour when working 100% of scheduled hours***

McLane Classic Foods is a premier custom kettle cooked food products company based in Burleson, Texas. Specializing in custom product development, we produce a wide range of kettle cooked recipes for our regional and national chain restaurant partners. Our capabilities include an array of kettle cooked food products including soups, sauces, side dishes and dips.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.25 - $20.25 per hour

Scheduled Hours: 6:30am - 4:00pm (Flexibility needed on some days to stay a little late)

Scheduled Day: Monday - Saturday (& Sundays as needed) - No Exceptions

Role and Responsibilities:

Employee will be responsible for inspecting and verifying all raw materials for each batch.

• Assemble/Disassemble equipment needed for ingredient preparation, cooking and pumping.
• Inspect Ingredients after weighing and ensure proper quantities added per batch sheets.
• Properly cook according to SOP directions and document ingredient verifications.
• Operate kettles, agitation controls, steam regulator, pumps, likwifier, etc.
• Perform viscosity and temperature verifications; document on HACCP log.
• Clean kettles, pumps, pipes, v-mags, and other equipment as needed.
• Ensure product quality according to specifications (SOP); Notify R&D and QA if any deviations occur.
• Coordinate with grind room, spice room and fill room on what needs to be done to ensure ingredient flow to the kettles and that batch integrity is maintained when pumping to fill room.
• Responsible for ensuring schedule adherence to maintain allergen control.
• Additional responsibilities as instructed by Kettle Room Lead, Production Line Lead or Production Supervisor.
• Adhere to plant GMPs and safety guidelines.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• HS Diploma or Equivalent.
• Be able to stand, bend and lift for extended periods of time.
• Be able to lift 50-60 lbs.; scoop and shovel ingredients.
• Be able to work in cold or hot (varies depending on weather conditions outside), wet environment for 810-hour shifts.
• Basic literacy (English) and math skills (use of calculator).
• Operate a pallet jack training required.
• HACCP and Allergen training required.
• Chemical training required if handling sanitation chemicals.

Additional Notes

May be required to assist in spice room and/or grinding room to prepare ingredients as requested.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Qualifications

Skills and Requirements

• HS Diploma or Equivalent.
• Be able to stand, bend and lift for extended periods of time.
• Be able to lift 50-60 lbs.; scoop and shovel ingredients.
• Be able to work in cold or hot (varies depending on weather conditions outside), wet environment for 8–10-hour shifts.
• Basic literacy (English) and math skills (use of calculator).
• Operate a pallet jack training required.
• HACCP and Allergen training required.
• Chemical training required if handling sanitation chemicals.

Additional Notes

May be required to assist in spice room and/or grinding room to prepare ingredients as requested.