Telecommut
Location: Gainesville
Department: Utility
Reports To: Shipping Supervisor
Direct Reports: Shipping Supervisor
Travel: Noe
Normal Work Schedule: The typical working hours are 4:00 pm to 12:30am with a 30-minute lunch.
Overview Of Company
Soules Foods is a thriving family-owned food company that has made a positive difference for its customers and consumers for nearly 50 years. Our purpose and promise of Great Food, Made Simple drives us. Based in Tyler, Texas, the company is a leading national producer of ready-to-eat and ready-to- cook chicken and beef products and is the number one producer of chicken and beef fajitas in the USA. We proudly serve a broad portfolio of great-tasting, high-quality products sold throughout the US via retail, food service distributors, and restaurants. Our wide array of national customers includes prominent organizations such as Walmart, Costco, Sam’s Club, Sysco, and HEB. The company was established in 1975 by John Soules Sr., and the business is now in the second generation of family leadership. The organization has expanded dramatically over the past decade, and with its continued growth, it now has annual sales of approximately $1 billion. The company employs over 2,000 individuals and has three manufacturing facilities in Gainesville, Georgia; Valley, Alabama; and its headquarters in Tyler, Texas.
Job Summary
Liaison between John Soules Foods and waste management company, Pallet company, cardboard recycling company and inedible disposable company. Responsible for maintaining inedible area and clean stainless steel combo inventory.
Qualifications
- Ability to read, write and communicate.
- Able to participate in a team-oriented environment, willingness to assist and train others.
- Demonstrate safe behavior and support department/plant safety goals in a continuous improvement process.
- Able to work a flexible schedule, including overtime, weekends before and after schedule as needed.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Must be able to drive a Lull to transport and lift heavy materials.
NOTE: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the organization's ongoing needs; these duties are considered marginal.
Duties / Responsibilities
- Must abide by the safety regulations.
- Responsible for keeping the area clean of any debris at all times.
- Communicate with outside vendors
- Escalate any issues to Supervisor as needed.
- Perform other duties as needed or assigned.
Oversee the day-to-day process of making sure all trash from the plant has been placed in the open top dumpsters.
Contact our customer service representative when/if any scheduled pickups have been missed. And, if any extra pickups are needed that aren’t on the regular schedule.
Responsible for cleaning and always maintaining this area in a sanitary condition.
Cardboard Recycling
Oversee the day-to-day process of making sure all cardboard is removed from the plant has been taken to the baling area (truck shop).
Train all new baler machine operators on how to use the baler machine safely and efficiently.
Contact our customer service representative when the cardboard trailer is ready to be picked up.
Responsible for cleaning and always maintaining this area in a sanitary condition.
Inedible Products Removal
Oversee the process of all inedible products being removed from the plant, and either placed on the trailer or placed in the inedible staging area.
Contact the driver when the trailer(s) are full and ready to be picked up.
Responsible for cleaning and always maintaining this area in a sanitary condition.
Pallet Reclaim (Chep & Wood pallets)
When pallets are being removed from the plant they should be separated into two different stacks (good/bad). The lead will be responsible for making sure the pallets are separated, and that the good pallets get rinsed off and placed on a designated trailer to be reused for outbound RTE products.
Maintain Clean Stainless Steel vat inventory for use on production floor
Using high pressure hose, wash stainless steel vats with soap daily and place them inside plant
Clean vats as necessary to always provide an inventory of clean vats on the production floor
Work Environment
- This position requires working on the production floor in a cold environment with an average temperature of 40°F. The employee will be exposed to moderate noise levels, fast-paced operations, moving machinery, wet and dry areas, and must always wear personal protective equipment (PPE). The role requires interaction with employees, contractors, and supervisors in a dynamic manufacturing setting.
- The physical requirements listed in this section include but are not limited to the motor/physical abilities and skills required of position in order to successfully undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
- Must be able to Stand & Walk.
- Use hands to fingers, handle, or feel objects, tool, or controls.
- Reach with hands and arms.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
- Must be able to handle chemical to wash stainless combos.
- Vacation / Sick days
- Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
- Telemedicine
- Free annual health screening
- 401 (k) with company match
- STD and LTD
- Life insurance & other voluntary benefits
- Career Development: We support professional growth through continuous learning and development opportunities.
Applicants with disabilities needing accommodation during the application process can contact Human Resources at the relevant location.
Soules Foods will not discriminate against applicants who discuss their compensation. We also participate in the E-Verify program where required by law.
Unsolicited Assistance: Soules Foods does not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for U.S. positions. Resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a valid written request and search agreement from HR will be considered the property of Soules Foods. No fees will be paid for candidates hired through unsolicited referrals.
