Tortilleria Clerk PT

Vallarta Supermarkets; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance (basic)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid vacation

Legal services

Premium pay for holidays

Credit union membership

Recognition programs

Job summary

Vallarta Supermarkets is hiring a Tortillería Clerk to produce tortilla products and deliver excellent customer service in a fast-paced store environment. You will prepare masa, fry items, rotate stock, and ensure quality and safety standards are met while maintaining clean work areas.

Ideal candidates have a basic understanding of English and are willing to learn tortilla production from dry corn to finished product, with flexibility to work afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to transfer to other store locations within a reasonable commute.
• Basic understanding of English language.
• Familiarity with Tortillería equipment, tools, and ovens (or willingness to learn).
• Ability to learn tortilla production from dry corn to finished product.

Responsibilities

• Customer Service: Smile, greet, and assist customers with tortilla and specialty product orders.
• Production: Prepare masa, fry and cook tortilla products, and ensure consistency in quality, weight, and appearance.
• Merchandising: Stock, rotate, and replenish products; keep displays fresh, attractive, and at proper storage temperatures.
• Operations: Package, weigh, and label flour and corn tortillas; transport products to and from storage.
• Sanitation & Safety: Clean equipment and work areas; sweep, mop, and follow "clean as you go" practices.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

English proficiency

Flexibility

Store operations

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Tortillería equipment

Job description

Career Opportunities with Vallarta Supermarkets

A great place to work.

Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities?

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

At Vallarta Supermarkets, we’re more than just a grocery store, we’re a vibrant part of the communities we serve. We’re seeking friendly, service-oriented individuals who take pride in delivering extraordinary customer experiences and thrive in a fast-paced, festive environment. If you’re passionate about fresh, quality baked goods and love making people smile, we’d love to meet you!

About the Role

The Tortillería Clerk produces tortilla products using traditional processes while supporting the department’s goals for quality, freshness, and service. This role prepares masa, fries tortilla products, stocks and rotates items, and provides excellent customer service while maintaining Vallarta’s high standards of food safety and sanitation.

What You’ll Do

• Customer Service: Smile, greet, and assist customers with tortilla and specialty product orders.
• Production: Prepare masa, fry and cook tortilla products, and ensure consistency in quality, weight, and appearance.
• Merchandising: Stock, rotate, and replenish products; keep displays fresh, attractive, and at proper storage temperatures.
• Operations: Package, weigh, and label flour and corn tortillas; transport products to and from storage.
• Sanitation & Safety: Cleannixtamaltanks, equipment, and work areas; sweep, mop, and follow "clean as you go" practices. Use approved cleaning chemicals and follow MSDS principles.
• Compliance: Follow health department regulations, food safety practices, and Vallarta’sTortilleríaSafety Program. Ensure weights, measures, and labeling laws are followed.
• Teamwork: Assist coworkers, participate in training new employees, and maintain communication with the Tortillería Manager.
• Other Duties: Perform additional tasks assigned to support department operations and customer satisfaction.

Physical Requirements

Stand and walk for long periods (6-8 hours/day).

Frequently bend, squat, twist, and reach above/below shoulders.

Frequent use of hands for grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation.

Lift and carry up to 25 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally (dry corn, maseca).

Heaviest item carried: 50 lbs.; longest distance: 10 feet.

Work near cooking equipment, fryers, and tortilla machinery.

Exposure to dust, gas, fumes, heat, and humidity.

May be required to perform tasks at elevated levels (placing or retrieving items).

May drive forklifts, carts, or other moving equipment.

What We’re Looking For

• Ability to learn tortilla production from dry corn to finished product.
• Familiarity with Tortillería equipment, tools, and ovens (or willingness to learn).
• Team-oriented with strong communication and customer service skills.
• Responsible, professional, and positive attitude.
• Basic understanding of English language.
• Must be able to transfer to other store locations within a reasonable commute.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Exposure to perishable products, cooking equipment, and changing conditions.
• Collaborative, team-focused environment.
• Must work flexible schedule: afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Full-Time Team Members

• Free $25,000 Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Paid vacation.
• Access to legal services.
• Premium pay for holidays.
• Savings marketplace & credit union membership.
• Recognition programs (birthdays, years of service, spirit days, etc.).

At Vallarta Supermarkets, we believe our culture drives execution.