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Job Location:  Las Cruces or Hatch

Job Description & Responsibilities:  We are looking to hire a Supply Chain Coordinator who will be responsible for raw material, packaging, and logistics supply and coordination, particularly Green Chile.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for sourcing, ordering, and coordination of raw materials, packaging and logistics services.
• Primary company representative with green chile and red chile suppliers.
• Assists in supplier identification, contract development, apportioning contracts and the contracting process for raw materials, packaging, and logistics services.
• Monitors inventory, analyzes information, places orders, and creates reports.
• Assists in negotiations and problem solving.
• Primary company representative for green and red chile suppliers. Responsible for coordination, communication, delivery, and oversight of green and red chile suppliers. Requires frequent field visits during the harvest season.
• Co-responsibility for commodities supply including futures, basis, component pricing, and ordering.
• Assists and provides back up to the Materials Department in all activities.
• Attend meetings as required.

Requirements:

• Ability to negotiate favorable terms.
• Ability to correct problems and work with others to obtain same goals.
• Ability to maintain organized and accurate records.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing in order to convey or communicate information.
• Ability to organize projects and manage simultaneous projects and analyze data.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required; horticulture practices or biology preferred.

Job Status:  Full time

Compensation: DOE

Benefits: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and Paid Holidays

Work Schedule:  Monday - Friday:  7am - 4pm.  

Travel: Yes

Job Location:  Albuquerque

Job Description & Responsibilities:  We are looking to hire a Process Engineer who will improve the operational processes within the Company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for engineering duties as assigned.
• Responsible for analyzing and planning workforce utilization requirements, workflow, and design layouts of equipment and workspaces for maximum efficiency.
• Identify and improve product cost, production labor utilization, and product quality and product food safety from the engineering perspective.
• Plan, justify, specify, design new and improved processes, new and improved equipment, and new and improve facility projects, as assigned.
• Responsible for completing installation of new and improved processes.
• Complete equipment, facilities, plant infrastructure, and utility improvement projects on time and within budget, as assigned.
• As directed by the New Product Development (NPD) team, develop or modify processes from engineering design to full integration into Operations, as required by the NPD project.
• Provide technical assistance on process information and specifications for operational processes.
• Develop, coordinate and conduct training of operational staff, including Production, Sanitation, and Warehouse, Maintenance or other Ops. staff for engineering related activities.
• Interface with vendors and suppliers on all engineering projects, as assigned.
• Conduct research to understand and control the parameters which are important to productivity, product quality and product food safety. Implement once approved by management as indicated.
• Comply with USDA/ FDA/ OSHA and other regulatory body regulations.
• Keep all engineering specifications and work product safe and confidential.
• Investigate customer claims that have been identified as engineering-related and report to management, as assigned.
• Responsible for cap-ex expenditures related to engineering projects.
• Collect data and prepare detailed reports, as needed, given the projects assigned.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of engineering experience.
• Experience with CAD programs.
• Experience developing manufacturing procedures preferred.
• Experience with USDA/FDA regulations preferred.
• Experience with process documentation and recordkeeping.
• Experience with food manufacturing, packaging and product safety standards preferred.
• Ability to organize and manage a wide variety of projects simultaneously.
• Experience with project management software preferred.

Education:

• BS Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Process, Maintenance or Chemical Engineering.

Job Status:  Full time

Compensation: DOE

Benefits: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and Paid Holidays

Work Schedule:  Monday - Friday regular business hours.  

Travel:  Some

Job Location:  Albuquerque

Job Description & Responsibilities:  We are looking to hire a Product Developer who is involved in developing new products, product improvements, and line extensions from conception through commercialization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implements food product formulations operationally.
• Transfers formulation prototypes from benchtop through the scale-up and into production.
• Team participant in projects with other departments.
• Team participant in product improvement projects.
• Complies with USDA/FDA regulations.
• Establishes formulation procedures and specifications for finished products.
• Develops heating and handling instructions for finished product.
• Assists in establishing manufacturing procedures, packaging specifications, ingredient specifications and finished product specifications.
• Using protocols, drafts raw ingredient specifications for review by TS and Food Safety Team.
• Assists in establishing shelf study protocols and performs shelf studies as directed by TS Team.
• Assists in developing nutritional evaluations using nutritional database software.
• Interfaces with vendors and suppliers on product development projects.
• Using protocols, evaluates competitor products, for review by TS Team.
• Conducts directed research to understand and control the parameters which are important to product quality.
• Integrates published ideas in research activities which impact the manufacturing processes.
• Responsible for safekeeping product formulas and recipes during the product development stage.
• Provides technical assistance on customer complaint issues as needed and reports to TS Team and QA Manager on specific complaint responses as they apply to the product.
• Provides technical assistance on processing and develops guidance documents as needed for manufacturing personnel.
• Provides technical assistance on food safety projects, including HACCP and Food Safety Plans.
• Works on costing verification in conjunction with other departments.

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year experience in a food technology, food science or food engineering environment preferred.
• Experience with prototype development, from benchtop through pilot plant and into production.
• Experience developing product specifications and manufacturing procedures.
• Experience with nutritional evaluations.
• Experience with sensory panels.
• Experience with product microwavability.
• Experience with or knowledge of Mexican food industry.
• Experience with USDA/FDA regulations.
• Experience with process documentation and record keeping.
• Experience with food manufacturing, packaging and product safety standards.
• Ability to organize and manage a wide variety of projects simultaneously.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Strong computer and software skills in order to input & retrieve data and to prepare detailed reports.

Education:

• BS or MS degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Food Technology or related area.

Job Status:  Full time

Compensation: DOE

Benefits: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and Paid Holidays

Work Schedule:  Monday - Friday regular business hours.  

Travel:  Some, minimal.

Job Location:  Gallup

Job Description & Responsibilities:  We are looking for a weekend Merchandiser who will be responsible for stocking up product, stock rotation of product and customer service support on retail store accounts in Gallup.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Service Customer accounts by merchandising stored product to meet minimum inventory levels.
• Follow schematics / Modular/ POG
• Responsible for in store stock rotation.
• Prepares stales, unsellable for Driver to pick up.
• Conducts store checks and puts back stock product on shelves.
• Communicates customer account problems to supervisor and/or manager.
• Responsible for inventory accountability.

Requirements:

• Experience with DSD/retail/merchandising sales preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to handle two wheeled dolly with loads up to 150 lbs.
• Responsible for pricing gun.
• Valid/current driver's license and good driving record with no DWIs.
• Insured vehicle.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Job Status:  Part time.  Saturdays and Sundays

Compensation: $17.00/hr + mileage reimbursement.

Benefits:  Paid sick leave

Work Schedule:  Saturday & Sunday 5am - 12noon

Travel:  N/A

Job Location:  Albuquerque

Job Description & Responsibilities:  We are looking for a Production Manager who will be responsible for who planning, organizing and directing the operations of Production, Maintenance, and Sanitation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage all production programs at the facility by increasing line efficiencies through personnel training, developing qualified personnel, motivating and maintaining employee morale, and coordinating process changes.
• Ensure that production department accurately measures and reports data for compliance to company specifications by generating, implementing, and documenting production reports and procedures.
• Control and reduce material waste by increasing line and process efficiencies.
• Support and be actively involved in the Plant Safety program, Hazardous Chemical Handling Program and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Responsible for insuring personnel follow all food safety and quality policies and procedures and communicating any food safety and quality issues on a timely basis to Quality and/or Food Safety personnel.
• Motivates personnel.
• Scheduling of personnel and products based on customer requirements, to include green Chile, jalapenos, prepared foods, spices, red chile, and bakery products.
• Support ERP system and train production personnel in pertinent aspects of the program.
• Responsible for attaining manufacturing, quality and cost goals.
• Interacts with and complies with governmental regulatory agencies and auditing organizations.
• Communicates, enforces, complies with and develops company policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years manufacturing experience.
• 1 year management experience preferred.
• Organized, good planner, execution oriented.
• Ability to take general directions and goals and make specific plans and execute these.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish strongly preferred.
• Excellent computer skills to generate reports.
• Excellent communication skills, verbally and written.

Education:

• 4 year college degree preferred.
• Training in fundamentals of management and supervisory techniques preferred.
• Manufacturing management course work preferred.

Job Status:  Full time

Compensation: Starting at $80,000.00, DOE

Benefits:  PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and Paid Holidays

Work Schedule:  Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm.  On call after hours.

Travel:  N/A

Job Location:  Albuquerque

Job Description & Responsibilities:  We are looking to hire Machine Operator II's to operates food production equipment. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates food fabrication and packing equipment.
• Controls product characteristics.
• Operates equipment according to design and standards.
• Adjusts operating functions.
• Controls the pace of the line.
• Ensures quality of the product.
• Sets up, dismantles, and cleans equipment.
• Fills out check sheets.
• Transfers and stages materials.
• Cleans equipment and work areas.
• Fills in for other department vacancies.
• Responds to customer service requests.
• Does minor maintenance of equipment.

Requirements:

• 1 to 3 years experience as a machine operator.
• Has own tools to set-up, adjust, and tear down equipment.
• Experience operating light machinery or mechanical equipment preferred.
• Ability to read and write English sufficiently well to read controls, recipes and check sheets.
• Ability to operate/adjust equipment functions and controls.
• Ability to do light maintenance on, assemble, and disassemble equipment.
• Ability to operate pallet jack and pull pallet weights of 2500 pounds.
• Ability to hear, see and respond to equipment in operation.
• Ability to work and set line pace.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Ability to follow and comprehend instructions.
• Ability to pass Bennett Mechanical Test.
• Ability to pass a check-sheet test.

Education:

• High school diploma preferred.

Job Status:  Full time

Compensation: Starting at $17.00/hr, DOE

Benefits:  PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and Paid Holidays

Work Schedule:  6:00am - 3:30pm Sunday - Saturday, 2 days off

Travel:  N/A

Job Location:  Albuquerque

Job Description & Responsibilities:  We are looking for Production Workers to fabricate, pack and/or box food items or components by hand to produce a manufactured product or a portion of such.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspects, counts, packs, and assembles food items into standardized units and measurements for packaging into containers, poly bags, or boxing.
• Heat seals packages, boxes product and palletizes product.
• Operates simple food processing equipment.
• Performs operational and post shift clean-up.
• Lifting 30 to 50 lbs.
• Standing, bending, and stooping.

Requirements:

• Dexterity
• Ability to write and record UPC numbers, item numbers and code dates.
• Ability to work at line speed.

Education:

Job Location:  Albuquerque

Job Description & Responsibilities:  We are looking for  Production Workers to fabricate, pack and/or box food items or components by hand to produce a manufactured product or a portion of such.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspects, counts, packs, and assembles food items into standardized units and measurements for packaging into containers, poly bags, or boxing.
• Heat seals packages, boxes product and palletizes product.
• Operates simple food processing equipment.
• Performs operational and post shift clean-up.
• Lifting 30 to 50 lbs.
• Standing, bending, and stooping.

Requirements:

• Dexterity
• Ability to write and record UPC numbers, item numbers and code dates.
• Ability to work at line speed.

Education:

Job Location:  Albuquerque

Job Description & Responsibilities:  We are looking for Line Tenders to provide material handling services in support of production operations.

• AM Shift
• PM Shift

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures the quality of product handled and transferred.
• Checks UPC numbers and code dates on packaging materials.
• Verifies product count and reports on Line Tender sheet.
• Palletizes boxes according to established pallet configurations and transfers to staging locations.
• Transfers and moves production support materials.
• Transfers full pallets to warehouse, verifies counts, and obtains receiving documentation.
• Disposes trash from production areas.
• Performs operational and post shift clean-up.
• Assists on the line.

Requirements:

• Ability to operate palletjack and pull pallet weights of 2500 pounds.
• Ability to write and record UPC numbers and code dates.
• Ability to read printed labels or materials.
• Ability to hear and respond to equipment in operation.
• Ability to work at line speed.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Education:

Job Location:  Albuquerque

Job Description & Responsibilities:  We are looking for Electric Pallet Jack Operators to pull and stage orders on day and nigh shifts.

• AM Shift
• PM Shift

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate Electric pallet jack primarily, some forklift operation once certified.
• Select orders.
• Fill picking and storage bins.
• Fill and empty blast freezers and freezing areas.
• Transfer product within warehouse.
• Verify and scan all transactions accurately.
• Ensure FIFO and proper storage.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Accept transfers of product from production.
• Work safely, ensure others work safely, and follow safety procedures.
• Follow all warehouse SOPs and instructions.
• Follow equipment charging procedures.
• Maintain batteries as instructed.
• Comply with all audit, USDA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Take physical inventory and verify inventory counts.

Requirements:

• Minimum 6 months experience operating electric pallet jack
• Sit down or standup forklift experience preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience in warehouse operations preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Experience with inventory control, physical inventories, cycle counts, stock rotation, shipping and receiving preferred.
• Experience with perishable product storage and handling preferred.
• Ability to routinely lift and carry up to 50 pounds in a loading and unloading movement.
• Ability to operate a scanner.
• Ability to spend several hours in a cold environment (with protective clothing).

Education:

Job Location:  Albuquerque

Job Description & Responsibilities:  We are looking for 2 QA Techs in our AM shift to perform a variety of process inspections, audits and analysis including product tests in support of the company's Quality Assurance operations.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts visual inspections and documents compliance of quality control standards.
• Inspect incoming raw and bulk food items. Documents condition of items received. Reports variances to Purchasing.
• Conducts pre-op inspections. Document results.
• Conducts audits of operational processes (Quality Inspections).
• Measures weights, temperatures, sizes, moisture and pH. Records results.
• Data Entry

Requirements:

• 1 year previous experience
• Ability to visually inspect and monitor production and sanitizing operations.
• Experience documenting and recording processes and tests.
• Ability to analyze problems.
• Ability to review and prepare reports.
• Ability to communicate verbally in Spanish and English.

Education:

Job Location:  Albuquerque

Job Description & Responsibilities:  We are looking for Sanitation Techs who are responsible for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, machinery and work stations according to company standards using general purpose cleaning and sanitation chemicals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Disassembles all equipment and cleans thoroughly.
• Reassembles all equipment after cleaning and sanitizing.
• Removes and disposes waste product, debris or materials from production work stations.
• Removes standing water from floors.
• Heavy lifting: ability to lift 100 lbs.

Requirements:

• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to work in wet environment.
• Ability to see, hear and respond to equipment in operation.
• Ability to assemble and disassemble complex equipment according to standards.

Education:

Job Location:  TEXAS (Dallas, Houston, San Antonio)

Job Description & Responsibilities:  We are looking for a highly motivated Regional Sales Manager II with strong management experience who has a passion for Hispanic food. 

We are one of the largest manufacturers in New Mexico and we pride ourselves in being a Family owned company with deep roots in our state and community. We are looking to grow in the Texas market and are ideally looking for someone in Dallas, Houston, or San Antonio.

Join a highly talented team and be part of our growing success!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans, directs and executes sales and marketing goals and objectives.
• Plans and executes operational objectives.
• Responsible for attaining sales and profitability goals.
• Responsible for achieving dollar sales goals.
• Responsible for developing and meeting revenue and expense budgets.
• Responsible for meeting discount and allowance budgets.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with customers.
• Works with marketing to develop and implement promotional programs and activities.
• Responsible for holding sales personnel accountable for developing and maintaining broker management protocol.
• Enforces and negotiates contracts.
• Analyze sales activity by area, take required actions.
• Coordinates pricing issues with senior management staff.
• Develop and make sales/marketing presentations.
• Conducts business reviews.
• Conducts market analysis and research.
• Attends and participates in trade shows.
• Trains and develops sales staff.
• Monitors, evaluates and documents employee performance.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years sales experience.
• Minimum 3 years management experience.
• Minimum 3 years executive corporate call experience.
• Minimum 3 years managing a sales staff and $10,000,000 in annual sales.
• Minimum 5 years developing and responsible for annual budget of at least $1,000,000.
• Minimum 3 years financial statement analysis.
• Experience in food industry preferred.
• Experience and expertise with Mexican food industry, preferred.
• Ability to analyze areas for sales potential and growth potential.
• Experience with sales promotions.
• Ability to organize and manage a wide variety of projects simultaneously.

Education: