Packaging Line - Lead - 1St. Shift - New Brighton, Mn.

To assist in the operation of the production department (corn or flour) lines under the direct supervision of the department Supervisor.

• Be capable of performing all product-handling activities in a packaging work-cell (i.e., fold card boxes, stacking, and counting, packing, sealing and put bags in boxes).
• Provide relief to boxers, sealers, and packers as required.
• Follow GMP’s, and Safety standards always, including LOTO policy.
• Verify machinery is in good working condition.
• Verify that code dates, sealing, product weight, and product appearance is within specified parameters and conform to client’s expectations.
• Maintain his/her work area clean and assist in cleaning the department when needed.
• Assist in training of new personnel.
• Properly fill out all necessary documentation.
• Be prepared to cover other positions (for which the employee has the capacity and/or training) as assigned by the Supervisor and/or Lead.
• Be able to work well with others.
• Be prepared to perform other duties as assigned by Managers and Supervisors and Lead.
• Follow and direct company regulations.
• Attend Safety and Quality training meetings.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• 1 year of experience in food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Must know how to read, write, add, and subtract.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Must be flexible to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.

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: From $21.46 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Production line: 1 year (Required)
• Food Manufacturing: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person