Austin 33 (Nutty Brown/Hwy 290) Deli - Production Specialist - Full Time

Manufacturing Production SpecialistAs a Manufacturing Production Specialist, you'll serve as part of the operational team that strives to achieve superior business results through self-manufactured products. Key responsibilities include:Manufacturing Operations: Maintains total process ownership to ensure optimum condition of manufacturing processes and equipmentPerforms product handling to convert raw material into finished goods with Level III skillsApplies specialized skill in job functions (e.g., meat cutting, ice cream processing, pasteurization, milk pasteurizing / bi-product processing, cheese processing)Assists with preparing / loading production materialsChecks for accuracy of productEnsures production stays on scheduleMay change production for rush orders, etc.Depending on the plant, machine operation may include expert operation, production setup, changeover, cleaning, and troubleshooting of meat-cutting saws, pasteurizing operations, printing presses, mixing (Partners must be able to run all other machines and have Director approval)Mentoring / Training: Provides technical assistance and professional leadership to lower-level PartnersQualifications & Key Requirements:Work Experience:Certification in Team Skills - RequiredAdvanced working knowledge of equipment assembly and disassembly - RequiredAdvanced working knowledge of chemical cleaning agents, automated cleaning skills - RequiredKnowledge of retail meat specifications, ice cream processing / pasteurization, milk pasteurizing / bi-product processing, and cheese processing - RequiredWorking understanding of QES standards - RequiredAdvanced communication skills - RequiredAdvanced organization skills; attention to detail - RequiredTraining / coaching skills - RequiredMath (+,-,*,/), reading, and writing skills - RequiredPC skills - RequiredBi-lingual language skills a plus - RequiredAbility to work in a team-based environment - RequiredAbility to communicate effectively - RequiredAbility to operate machines and equipment level - RequiredEducation: HS Diploma or GED - RequiredPhysical Demands & Working Conditions:Travel by car or plane with overnight staysWork extended hours / rotating schedulesManeuver through the facility; perform functions of the job, with or without accommodation (standing, stooping, bending, etc.)Work in wet, cold, or hot, environments, depending on Plant locationBakery: 60 to 90 degrees F; regularly lift 10-25 lbs; occasionally lift 50 lbsCulinary Center - Houston: -20 to 32 degrees in storage freezer; 28 to 48 degrees F in some areas, ambient per season in some, climate-controlled in others; regularly lift 10-25 lbs or 35 lbs, occasionally lift 50-60 lbsFloral: temperature-controlled environment ranging from 35 to 75 degrees F; regularly lift 35 lbs; occasionally lift 50 lbsIce Cream: -2 to 80 degrees F in palletizing area; 50 to 60 degrees F on main floor; some areas in a wet environment; regularly lift 10-25 lbs; occasionally lift 55 lbsMeat: routinely 32 to 50 degrees F in a cold wet environment; regularly lift 10-25 lbs; occasionally lift 50-60 lbsMilk - HOU: temperature-controlled in some areas, 36 degrees F in some areas, ambient per season in others; regularly lift 10-25 lbs or 50 lbs; occasionally lift Milk - SA: 35 degrees in some areas, ambient per season in others; regularly lift 50 lbs 50 lbsPrint: climate-controlled temperatures; regularly lift 10-25 lbs; occasionally lift 50 lbsSnacks: temperature-controlled environment ranging from 75 to 85 degrees F; regularly lift 10-25 lbs; occasionally lift 50 lbsTortilla: 60 to 88 degrees F; regularly lift 10-25 lbs; occasionally lift up to 60 lbsThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.