H-E-B is one of the largest, independently owned food retailers in the nation operating over 400 stores throughout Texas and Mexico, with annual sales generating over $25 billion. Described by industry experts as a daring innovator and smart competitor, H-E-B has led the way with creative new concepts, outstanding service and a commitment to diversity in our workforce, workplace and marketplace. H-E-B offers a wealth of career opportunities to our 110,000+ Partners (employees), competitive compensation and benefits program and comprehensive training that lead to successful careers.

H-E-B Manufacturing's goal is to achieve superior self-manufactured products through high-quality, low-cost foods. We're committed to Partner growth, development, and training while continually achieving superior levels of service.

As a Manufacturing Production Specialist, you'll serve as part of the operational team that strives to achieve superior business results through self-manufactured products.

Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources-People-drive the innovation, growth, and success that make H-E-B The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company.

Do you have a:
HEART FOR PEOPLE... training skills?
HEAD FOR BUSINESS... expertise to provide technical assistance and leadership to lower-level Partners?
PASSION FOR RESULTS... drive to help ensure production stays on schedule?

We are looking for:

• a high school diploma
• certification in Team Skills

What is the work?
Manufacturing Operations:

• Maintains total process ownership (TPO) to ensure optimum condition of manufacturing processes and equipment
• Performs product handling to convert raw material into finished goods with Level III skills
• Applies 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 materials
• Checks for accuracy of product
• Ensures production stays on schedule
• May 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 Partners

What is your background?

• High school diploma
• Certification in Team Skills

Do you have what it takes to be a fit as a Production Specialist?

• Advanced working knowledge of equipment assembly and disassembly
• Advanced working knowledge of chemical cleaning agents, automated cleaning skills
• Knowledge of retail meat specifications, ice cream processing / pasteurization, milk pasteurizing / bi-product processing, and cheese processing
• Working understanding of QES standards
• Advanced communication skills
• Advanced organization skills; attention to detail
• Training / coaching skills
• Math (+,-,*,/), reading, and writing skills
• PC skills
• Bi-lingual language skills a plus
• Ability to work in a team-based environment
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to operate machines and equipment level

Can you...

• Travel by car or plane with overnight stays
• Work extended hours / rotating schedules
• Maneuver 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 location

Bakery: 60 to 90 degrees F; regularly lift 10-25 lbs; occasionally lift 50 lbs
Culinary 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 lbs
Floral: temperature-controlled environment ranging from 35 to 75 degrees F; regularly lift 35 lbs; occasionally lift 50 lbs
Ice 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 lbs
Meat: routinely 32 to 50 degrees F in a cold wet environment; regularly lift 10-25 lbs; occasionally lift 50-60 lbs
Milk - 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 lbs
Print: climate-controlled temperatures; regularly lift 10-25 lbs; occasionally lift 50 lbs
Snacks: temperature-controlled environment ranging from 75 to 85 degrees F; regularly lift 15 lbs; occasionally lift 50-60 lbs
Tortilla: 60 to 88 degrees F; regularly lift 10-25 lbs; occasionally lift up to 60 lbs

04-2023

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