Machine Operator Austin

Job DetailsJob Location: Austin Texas - Austin, TX 78721Position Type: Full TimeJob Category: ProductionAbout 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.  Ensure compliance with standards, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HAACP) requirements and with the General Manufacturing Practices.    Responsibilities & Duties 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 handwashing 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.  Safe a proper adherence to machine use.  Remain aware of surroundings and employee use of equipment.     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. QualificationsQualifications 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.