Company Description
Stratas Foods LLC is the leading supplier of fats and oils to the Foodservice, Food Ingredients and Retail Private Label markets in North America and is a producer of quality bulk and packaged dressings, mayonnaise and sauces.
Stratas Foods was formed in October 2008 as a 50/50 joint venture between ACH Food Companies (ACH) and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM).
Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA.
Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN.
We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees.
We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.
Job Description
Qualified candidates must be able to perform a variety of jobs, tasks, or duties as required; and must be able to work their bid shift, overtime, and weekends as required.
The 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, and operate a motorized forklift, 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
Communicate with supervisor when line is down due to equipment/oil supply issues
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
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 line/machine Operator 2 is responsible for.
Basic understanding of Wonder Ware
Current openings are on third shift (10:30pm - 7:00am).
Overtime, weekends, and some holidays will be required.
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Related Experience: Previous relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
Equipment/Software Skills: Basic computer knowledge - data entry
Competencies:
Be active and participate in efficiency and safety improvement teams
Learn and follow written rules and procedures
Produce accurate documentation
Maintain acceptable attendance
Must be willing and able 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 Requirements
The physical requirements are they must have the ability to lift 50 pounds, climb stairs, lift, bend, kneel, stand for long periods of time, work in confined spaces, and work with heights.
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, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.