IQF Operator - 2nd Shift - Fort Smith, AR (10600753) (164)

Bachoco Group is a leading multiprotein producer and one of the top ten largest globally, with over 38,000 employees. We offer a wide range of products, including chicken, eggs, pork, beef, pet food, and more. Through Bachoco USA, we deliver high-quality chicken products to the U.S. market, serving retail, food service, and national accounts through our fully integrated operations, including farms, hatcheries, feed mills, and processing plants.

Join us and be part of our success!

2nd Shift: Further Processing Plant

Dept. 164 – IQF Operator

Shift Hours: 4:00 P.M. – EOS

Pay Rate: $18.50 Per Hour

Bachoco USA offers competitive wages and benefits to include but not limited to:

$1/hour Weekly attendance incentive.

$1/hour night shift premium.

Pay increases at 30 & 90 days.

30 Day job shadowing and mentorship program.

Outstanding benefits. (401K, medical, dental, vision insurance and more)

6 paid holidays.

Vacation after 90 days.

2 personal days after 90 days.

Summary. Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the IQF equipment to ensure product quality, consistency, and compliance with food safety and company standards. This role involves monitoring freezing operations, performing equipment adjustments, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting production goals.               

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Operate and monitor the IQF tunnel freezer and related equipment.
• Ensure product is frozen to required temperature and quality specifications.
• Adjust equipment settings (airflow, belt speed, temperature, etc.) for optimal efficiency.
• Inspect product before and after freezing for quality, consistency, and proper packaging.
• Perform routine equipment checks and report any malfunctions or maintenance needs.
• Follow all HACCP, GMP, and food safety procedures.
• Keep accurate production records, logs, and documentation.
• Assist in product changeovers, cleaning, and sanitizing of equipment.
• Work closely with supervisors and quality control staff to meet production targets.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities. This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

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                                  

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Previous experience in food processing, freezing, or production (preferred).
• Basic mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work in cold/freezer environments.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
• Good communication skills and teamwork.

Language Skills. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.  Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

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 stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

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 moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

An Equal Opportunity Employer to include women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

*Notice to Third Party Recruitment Agencies: Please note that Bachoco USA and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without an agreement, Bachoco USA and its subsidiaries shall explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of Bachoco USA.