Production Associate Machine Operator Austin

Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role. 

About Fresh Texas

As the largest fresh-cut fruit and vegetable processor in South Texas, Fresh Texas has been delivering the highest quality products to our customers for over forty years. We source only the highest quality ingredients to deliver great tasting, healthy products to our customers. With exciting innovation, we keep growing!

Fresh Texas is proud to offer high quality and healthy foods to our communities! Do you want to grow with a trusted and established company? We offer great career paths! Come grow with us!

Job Summary

The primary responsibility will be for performing various tasks to set up, operate, monitor, troubleshoot and perform limited preventive maintenance on assigned machines.  As well as to ensure compliance with standards and HAACP requirements as well as compliant with the General Manufacturing Practices. 

Responsibilities & Duties

The mixers primary duties include but are not limited to: 

• Perform necessary pre-operation activities to ensure proper equipment startup and operation on multiple pieces of equipment 

• Operate/monitor multiple pieces of equipment during operation to ensure quality production and minimal unplanned stops 

• Communicate with team members and support teams to ensure continuous production of the correct product at high quality levels with minimal wasted time and materials 

• Housekeeping and sanitation 

• Ability to use hand tools regularly 

• Ability to color code barrels accurately 

• Ability to complete a daily safety checklist 

• Follow prescribed quality standards 

• Ensure proper hand-washing and drying is done 

• Proper use and storage of sanitation attire 

• Proper cleaning and sanitizing of equipment 

• Ensure proper Protective Personal Equipment is being used 

• Ability to read and follow recipes 

• Assist with training other mixers 

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned 

Skills

• Must be able to read and write English proficiently to read recipes 

• Must be detail-oriented 

• Ability to work independently 

• Flexible, with strong teamwork orientation 

• Strong orientation toward quality, safety and continuous improvement 

• Demonstrated ability to effectively implement change 

Benefits

• Complete insurance package that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Several low-cost supplemental plans.
• 401(k) with up to a 4% employer match.
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
• A variety of bonus opportunities including attendance and referral programs.
• Numerous employee appreciation events throughout the year.

Qualifications

• Completed the Alchemy training courses as defined by the Production Training Matrix 

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus 

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

EEO Statement

Fresh Texas is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability status, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service or protected veteran, or other non-merit factor.