Kettle Operator

Mount Franklin Food; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Franklin Food seeks a Kettle Operator to oversee the kettle room during each production run. You will set up and monitor all kettles and related equipment, adjust controls to match specifications, and ensure accurate production records.

This role requires good basic math, reliable communication, and the ability to work rotating shifts in a fast-paced environment. You will coordinate with maintenance and shift supervisors to resolve issues quickly and maintain safety, quality, and

Qualifications

• Basic math and reading skills are required.
• Good communication and teamwork are essential.
• Able to work rotating shifts in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to multitask.
• Basic computer knowledge and physical stamina needed.

Responsibilities

• Set up and monitor all kettle room equipment during production runs.
• Adjust and verify controls to meet specifications and maintain product quality.
• Ensure staff break times comply with company policy and maintain records.
• Ensure supplies are available before and during runs and keep accurate production docs.
• Coordinate with maintenance and shift supervision for issue resolution and downtime alerts.
• Communicate potential problems promptly and follow safety, food safety and quality policies.

Skills

Basic math

Reading skills

Communication skills

Rotating shifts

Fast-paced environment

Multitasking

Basic computer knowledge

Team player

Positive attitude

Physical stamina

Tools

Pallet jack

Job description

The Kettle Operator will oversee the complete function of the kettle room during each production run. He/She will be responsible for set up and monitoring all machines and equipment, adjust and verify all controls according to requirements. Responsible for ensuring staff break times in accordance to company policy. Ensures that all supplies needed are available before, and during each production run. Ensures all production documents and records are properly and accurately completed. Performs all these activities in compliance with companys personnel safety, food safety, food defense and food quality systems.Essential Functions and ResponsibilitiesChecks and adjusts the amount of ingredients throughout each production run to ensure a consistent productRequests product based on work order specification.Meets or exceeds established Production run rates and Quality process indicators.Maintains and records reports on work orders processed and quantities produced.Other duties as assigned by supervisor.Must communicate with shift supervisor for production results and any unforeseen situations.Must be able to follow up and resolve issues that occur during each production runCommunicates regularly with maintenance technicians to ensure good two-way communication concerning maintenance issues.Notifies supervisor of recurring equipment malfunction within 15 min of down time.Education and QualificationsBasic math, reading skills, good communication skills, written and oral.Must be able to work rotating shiftsAble to work in a fast-paced environmentSelf-learner and ability to multitaskBasic computer knowledgePhysical RequirementsAble to lift and carry up to 35 lbs and 50 lbs with assistance.Core CompetenciesTechnical SkillsAble to operate a pallet jack and safely move up to 2000 lbs of product.Sufficient manual dexterity to operate properlyMust be able to stand, walk, work in an environment where stooping, twisting and bending are frequent up to 10 hrs.Soft SkillsPositive attitude; team player.Proactive, disciplined and organized.Able to train direct reports in job functions