Cook Operator - Mid Shift, Processing

General Purpose: Batching and cooking of all products. Job Duties and Responsibilities: * Adds ingredients to Liquifier for specific recipe being produced and begins processing. * Monitors and ensures accuracy of ingredient amounts, mixing times, homogenizer pressure temperature specifications, etc. for product being produced. * Examines product and/or ingredients for any noticeable defects, i.e., questionable appearances, odors, etc., and informs supervisor. * Obtains all necessary samples of product and delivers samples to lab in a timely manner. * Maintains a clean and organized work area at all times, i.e. hosing off ingredient dust from tanks, discarding ingredient bags, making sure floor area is free of debris, etc.. * Reports machinery or quality issues to Supervisor as they occur and submits work orders when necessary. * Handles cleaning chemicals in a safe manner utilizing safety equipment such as gloves, eyewear, etc. * Performs CIP sanitizing utilizing procedures and methods. * Assists Downstairs Operator with diced tomato pumping and breaking down of totes during salsa runs. * Utilize scanners or thin client units to make SAP transaction for the purpose of maintain accurate inventory levels and ensuring reliable product traceability. * Accurately documents lots, quantities, times, and ingredients. * Follows all DFA Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate, regulatory quality, and sanitation requirements. * Performs items on Master Sanitation lists when production is not running. * Maintain safe environment and perform other duties in a safe manner at all times. * Assists in training new operator. * Ability to function in a team based structure and positively contributes to team based effort * Other duties as assigned by supervisor.  * Shift Schedule - Monday - Friday 12:00PM to 8PM * Possible Saturdays based on Demand * $18.50 Starting Pay / Increase to $23.66 @ 90 Days * Shift Differential Paid at $.50/per hour with shifts starting at 2pm or Later Qualifications An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans   Minimum Requirements: Education and Experience * High School Diploma or GED Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent. * Able to effectively communicate in writing & speech (English) * Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. * Ability to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen. * Must be able to attain a Forklift Operator License within 30 days of hiring.