Mash Unit Operator

Location: Avery Island, LA

Looking to add some spice to your life and flavor your days? If you’ve got the appetite for a new job as a Mash Unit Operator for McIlhenny Company, makers of TABASCO® brand products, then we want to hear from you.

Must-haves to apply for this job:

• Physically able to perform essential job functions including lifting up to 50-80 lbs throughout a shift and/or standing for long periods of time
• Capable of learning to run multiple manufacturing machines 

What this job is all about:

The Mash Unit Operator is responsible for receiving incoming pepper mash, transferring mash to appropriate containers, and repairing, cleaning, preparing, and moving containers to be used in storing mash.

In this job, you’ll do things like:

• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Safety Policies, and all other company standards
• Maintain cleanliness of workspace and assigned tools and equipment
• Work effectively in one or more area of Mash Warehouse: repairing barrels, unloading pepper mash bags, capping and uncapping barrels, and loading trucks for sauce making
• Clean barrels, rework barrels, match barrels and lids together, and close barrels and apply salt layer
• Move barrels to and from the repair area and mash receiving area
• Work in a warehouse/production environment and must be able to stand, walk, kneel, and bend for extended periods of time throughout assigned shifts

Other great stuff about this job:

• Uniquely generous benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k savings plan with company match and potential profit-sharing
• You’ll be more than just a number! Take pride working in a privately held, family-owned business with a strong team and culture where you are valued. 

What will give you an edge:

• High School diploma or GED
• 2+ years production line or manufacturing experience

From our home on Avery Island, Louisiana, McIlhenny Company produces TABASCO^® Brand products, including the legendary TABASCO^® Original Red Sauce. A household and restaurant staple around the world, TABASCO^® Sauce is sold in more than 195 countries and territories and labelled in more than 36 languages and dialects. 

With more than 150 years of pepper expertise, our family-owned and operated company is constantly experimenting with new flavors and products to carry on our legacy of exciting the world’s most popular food and drinks. To learn more about how we #LightThingsUp please visit us at www.tabasco.com or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and LinkedIn.

To be considered for the position, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the job description.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer