Line Lead Operator - $20.45 2nd shift

Stratas Foods; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer is seeking a Line Lead Filler Operator in Dallas, Texas. The role involves performing line tasks such as keeping lines stocked, troubleshooting equipment, and adhering to safety protocols. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and relevant manufacturing experience. This full-time position requires physical stamina, including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. The role offers a structured schedule with opportunities for overtime and weekend work.

Qualifications

• Previous relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in confined spaces.
• Must adhere to safety, food safety, and GMP regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform general housekeeping and clean-up tasks.
• Communicate with supervisor regarding equipment issues.
• Fill out appropriate documentation related to production.

Skills

Basic troubleshooting and repair of packaging equipment

Basic computer knowledge for data entry

Knowledge of chemical handling procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Company Overview

Headquartered in Cordova, TN, Stratas Foods is a 50/50 joint venture formed in October 2008 between ACH Food Companies and Archer Daniels Midland Company. Stratas Foods is built on the combined strengths and expertise of these two parent companies, drawing on over 200 years of combined experience. The company provides value‑added, branded and custom‑formulated fats and oils solutions to the Food Service, Food Ingredient and Retail sectors, and is committed to being the most valued supplier of fats, oils, dressings, mayonnaise and salad dressings to the private‑label retail bottled oils market in the United States.

Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood, NJ; Hillside, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN. Stratas Foods is committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all its employees.

Schedule

Monday – Friday (2:00 pm – 10:30 pm) with some weekend work and overtime.

Job Description

Qualified Line Lead Filler Operator candidates must be able to perform a variety of jobs, tasks, or duties as required; and must be able to work their billed shift, overtime, and weekends as required.

The Line Lead Filler Operator tasks required, but not limited to, are general housekeeping, clean‑up, sweeping, vacuuming, painting, lubrication (oiling, greasing, etc.), sample retrieval, power washing, lifting and hauling items up and down stairs, dump rework, operating a motorized forklift, preparing packaging, packaging product and other duties as assigned by supervision.

• Keep lines stocked with packaging materials.
• Fill out appropriate paper related to the lines CCP’s, production, packaging materials.
• Basic troubleshooting and repair of packaging equipment.
• Knowledge of basic operation of equipment on the line.
• Operation of CIP skids in addition to breakdown and cleaning of line components.
• Communicate with supervisor when line is down due to equipment or product supply.
• Communicate with supervisor when equipment needs attention.
• Report/resolve any observed quality issues while operating line.
• Proper start‑up, running and shut‑down of line.
• Proper tear‑down, cleaning, and reassembling pumps, sanitary lines, and line equipment.
• Knowledge of chemical handling procedures including required PPE.
• Knowledge of process flow and ability to trace flow from source tank to filling process.
• Basic understanding of pumps, valves, and how to change filters.
• Successfully pass qualification test of that Operator 2 is responsible for.

Qualifications

Line Lead Filler Operator

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Related Experience: Previous relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment

Equipment/Software Skills: Basic computer knowledge for data entry

Competencies:

• Employees are encouraged to participate in efficiency and safety improvement teams.
• Learn and follow written rules and procedures.
• Produce accurate documentation.
• Maintain acceptable attendance.
• Will have the opportunity to learn various positions.
• Must fill in when needed in temporary/permanent vacancies.
• Must adhere to and comply with all safety, food safety, environmental, GMP rules, regulations and policies.

Additional Information

Physical: This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb stairs, bend, kneel, stand for extended periods, work in confined spaces, and work at heights.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

Stratas Foods is an equal‑opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision – The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Employer’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60‑1.35(c)

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