Tortilla Packer| $21.62| 2nd shift | New Brighton, MN

Mission Food at New Brighton, MN

Where: 1565 1st Ave NW, New Brighton, MN 55112

Position available: Tortilla Packer

Great Benefit Options

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Vacation, Sick time, and much more!!!

Mission Foods is a growing part of a much larger, multinational organization, Gruma Corporation, and its parent company, GRUMA S.A. de C.V.

The Packer is responsible for the proper hand-packaging of quality corn or flour tortillas and/or fried products.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Responsible for following Good Manufacturing Practices, especially good hand-washing practices.

· Hand package corn or flour tortillas and/or fried products.

· Always look at stacker mirror to watch for tortilla and or fried product jams.

· Check the appearance and quality of tortillas/fried product.

· Check bags to make sure proper packaging is being used.

· Ensure catch-pan is cleaned constantly.

· Inspect tortillas/fried product to assure they are free of foreign materials or contamination.

· Maintain rework containers closed.

· Rework the tortillas/fried product according to their formula.

· Keep work area clean.

· Report to work on-time to relieve the previous shift.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

· Experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.

· Must know how to read, write, add, and subtract.

· Able to work flexible schedule and weekends.

· Able to stand for long periods of time.

· Able to lift up 50lbs.

· Must be flexible to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Our Full Benefit Package includes Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Life insurance and AD&D Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurances, and Flexible Spending Accounts. Additionally, we offer a 401(k) plan with matching, Night and Evening shift differentials, Paid Overtime, Uniform and shoe allowances, Referral and Retention Programs, Vacation Pay and Paid Holidays. Employees also benefit from an employee discount program on products.

Gruma Corporation and its affiliates, including but not limited to Azteca Milling, L.P., are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely for the purposes of determining suitability for employment, verifying your identity, and maintaining employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as state and local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity with-out imposing undue hardship on Gruma. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.62 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Shift availability:

  • Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • New Brighton, MN 55112 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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