Stratas Foods LLC is the leading supplier of fats and oils to the Foodservice, Food Ingredients and Retail Private Label markets in North America and is a producer of quality bulk and packaged dressings, mayonnaise and sauces. Stratas Foods was formed in October 2008 as a 50/50 joint venture between ACH Food Companies (ACH) and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM).

Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN. We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees. We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.

This position supports operation by providing leadership to the packaging areas. Qualified candidates must be able to perform a variety of jobs, tasks, or duties as required; and must be able to work any shift, overtime, and weekends as required

The tasks required, but not limited to, are general housekeeping, clean up, sweeping, vacuuming, painting, lubrication (oiling, greasing, etc.), power washing, lifting and hauling items up and down stairs, dump rework, and operate a motorized fork lift and a variety of other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

• Completing PM’s on a daily and monthly time frame

• Working with line operators/supervisors to keep lines running

• Completing work orders in a timely matter

• Keeping lines running for better efficiency

• Work on work orders that are assigned

• Cleaning the maintenance shop and parts cage area

• Working Safely and following all SOP’s on lock out of equipment

• Work on PM’s on the areas that are assigned

• Able to assist others on job task

• Identify needed mechanical improvements

• Make necessary mechanical repairs when possible

• Identify and work to eliminate unsafe conditions and or practices

• Completion and accuracy of down time sheets/GMP log

• Completion of daily PM’s

• Ability to be on call on weekends

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Related Experience: Previously relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment

Equipment/Software Skills:

• Ability to operate and understand packaging equipment and processes

• Basic computer skills

• Ability to operate forklift truck, scissors lift, and sky trac

• Basic mechanical skills

Physical: Ability to lift 50 pounds, climb stairs, lift, bend, kneel, stand for long periods of time, work in confined spaces, and work with heights

Sensory:

Mental/Reasoning:

Competencies:

• Ability to get along well with other people

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Desire to advance in Maintenance Department

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.