First Source Jobs in Fort Smith, AR (NOW HIRING)

Description

Reports To: Department Supervisor

FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt

1st Shift

Hours: Monday - Friday, 6:30am-3:00pm

Overtime required based on production need.

$16.00/hour

Tests and inspects products at various stages of production process and compiles 

and evaluates statistical data to determine and maintain food quality and reliability of products 

by performing the following duties.

Other duties may be assigned.

• Collects the production paperwork. 
• Verifies the production room has been sanitized and swabbed.
• Selects products for tests at specified stages in production process, and tests products for variety of qualities such as dimensions, performance and chemical characteristics.
• Records test data, applying statistical quality control procedures.
• Recommends modifications of existing food quality or production standards to achieve optimum food quality within limits of equipment capability.
• Assures compliance to all applicable regulatory agencies including USDA, FDA, Bureau of Weights and Measures, State and Local regulations.
• Maintains current HACCP plan of both USDA and FDA products.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.

Pepper Source and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers offering the following benefits:

FULL BENEFITS (HEALTH, VISION, DENTAL, LIFE)

401(k)/PROFIT SHARING

PAID VACATION/PTO/HOLIDAYS

WEEKLY PAY PERIOD/DIRECT DEPOSIT PAYROLL

REFERRAL BONUSES & ATTENDANCE AWARDS

CONSISTENT GROWTH/RAISE OPPORTUNITES

About Us

Pepper Source is a family-owned company that provides custom sauces, seasonings, and dry coating systems to all of the major poultry companies in the United States as well as the frozen food, meat, and food service industries. We develop and manufacture custom flavor profiles that meet our customers' specific needs. Our process takes innovation and extensive knowledge of the food industry.

Requirements

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each 

essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, 

skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals 

with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience 

and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Must be able to speak, read and write in English. Ability to read and interpret documents such 

as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, 

and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability 

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, 

common fractions, and decimals.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic knowledge of computers and 

the ability to input data into a computer.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that 

must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the 

essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to physically perform 

the following: 

• Lift 50 pounds 25 times during the shift
• Stand and/or walk for the duration of the shift
• Use hands to finger, grip, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms
• Talk and hear
• Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of 

those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable 

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential 

functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet, humid, hot 

and/or cold conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and toxic or 

caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places. The noise 

level in the work environment is usually loud