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You can make a difference at Bueno Foods

Bueno is about people. It’s a place that is color and gender-blind, where opportunity abounds for those who meet the challenge. It’s a place that seeks to create an environment where people feel part of the team. It’s a place where mutual respect, honesty, and fairness are valued and practiced on a daily basis. Bueno’s purpose is to have a positive influence on people’s lives. In the past six decades, Bueno has grown from a company with 5 employees to one with over 300. We believe that our success is due to the active participation of each and every employee. We believe in working hard and doing a job to the best of our abilities. We encourage and expect all to contribute their ideas and to be active participants in accomplishing the company’s goals. We strive to provide an environment where each of us can realize our potential.
Come share your talents and energies and make a difference Join the Bueno Family!

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EEO is the Law

La igualdad de oportunidades de empleo es LA LEY.

If you are interested in a position with us you can apply on-line or in person at 2001 Fourth Street SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102. EOE . If you have questions, contact us at (505) 243-2722 or send us an e-mail at HR@buenofoods.com (Please use this e-mail.

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Job Title:  Forklift Operator

Job Location:  Albuquerque

Job Description & Responsibilities:  Under the supervision of the Warehouse Supervisor and Manager, the Forklift Operator pulls and stages orders, uses handheld scanner and forklift to virtually and physically move product, and is responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates Electric pallet jack, stand-up forklift.
• Selects orders.
• Fill picking and storage bins.
• Fills and empties blast freezers and freezing areas – with temps ranging from mild to sub-freezing.
• Transfers product within warehouse using handheld scanner.
• Verifies and scans all transactions accurately.
• Ensures FIFO and proper storage.
• Loads and unloads trucks.
• Accepts transfers of product from production.
• Works safely, ensures others work safely, and follows safety procedures. Maintains cleanliness and order of working areas.
• Follows all warehouse SOPs and instructions.
• Reports variances, issues, safety concerns and damaged product, facilities and equipment.
• Follows equipment charging procedures.
• Complies with all audit, USDA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Takes physical inventories. Responsible for inventory accountability as determined by department supervisor.

EDUCATION:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 1 year experience in warehouse operations.
• Minimum 6 month experience operating electric pallet jack or sit down forklift.
• Ability to operate high mast standup forklifts preferred.
• Ability to operate a scanner.
• Experience with inventory control, physical inventories, cycle counts, stock rotation, shipping and receiving preferred.
• Experience with perishable product storage and handling preferred.
• Ability to analyze problems, detect and trace errors.
• Ability to routinely lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to spend several hours in a sub-zero environment (with protective clothing).
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages and ratios manually or with a calculator.
• Ability to clearly communicate verbally in order to convey information.

Job Status:  Full time

Compensation:  $15.00 per hour and above, DOE

Benefits:  PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

Work Schedule:  Sunday – Wednesday:  3:30pm – 2:30am

Travel:  No.

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Job Title:  Food Service Regional Sales Manager 

Job Location:  Albuquerque

Job Description & Responsibilities:  The Food Service Regional Sales Manager, plans, directs and executes sales activities to maintain existing business and simultaneously expand the sales in the territory.

Job Title:  Electric Pallet Jack Operator – Temporary

Job Location:  Albuquerque

Job Description & Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Warehouse Manager and/or the Warehouse Supervisor, the Electric Pallet Jack Operator performs many basic warehouse functions such as order pulling, inventory transportation, and loading/unloading trucks in the warehouse and blast freezers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates Electric pallet jack primarily.  Some forklift operation (if trained).
• Selects Orders.
• Fills and empties blast freezers and freezing areas.
• Transfers product within warehouse.
• Verifies and scans all transactions accurately.
• Ensures FIFO and proper storage.
• Accepts transfers of product from production.
• Follows all warehouse SOP’s and instructions.
• Complies with all audit, USDA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Follows equipment charging procedures.
• Takes physical inventories and verifies inventory counts.
• Responsible for using and caring for warehouse scanners.

EDUCATION:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 1 year experience in warehouse operations.
• Intermediate skills safely operating pallet jacks.
• Lifts and carries up to 50 lbs. loading and unloading materials.  Pulls up to 2500 lbs. with pallet jack.  Handles two wheeled dolly with loads of 100 – 150 lbs.
• 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 operate a scanner.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages and ratios,  manually or with a calculator.

Job Status:  Full-time, temporary

Compensation:  $14.00 per hour and above DOE

Benefits:  N/A

Work Schedule:  Sunday – Thursday:  5:00pm – 1:30am

Travel:  No

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Job Title:  Route Sales Representative

Job Location:  Española / Taos

Job Description & Responsibilities:  Under the supervision of the DSD Sales Manager and Route Supervisors, the Route Sales Representative is responsible for direct route sales and customer service support.

He or she must have experienced success in a position while working independently, and developed a well established method for prioritizing and organizing work functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Outside Sales
• Pre-sells and services designated retail accounts by direct customer contact.
• Meets sales goals as designated by management.
• Increases sales volume.
• Actively seeks out and prospects new accounts.
• Responsible for making sales presentations, developing and implementing promotional activities.
• Ensures that products are correctly priced at retail accounts – frontline and when on promotion.
• Executes company sales and promotional programs with assigned accounts.
• Communicates sales orders for order processing and delivery scheduling.
• Resolves customer order problems.
• Responsible for inventory accountability as determined by department manager.
• Responsible for managing proper rotation and facing of stock and ensuring fresh stock on store shelves.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 1-year route sales or grocery experience preferred. This can be substituted with Bueno experience.
• Must submit to and be in compliance with any tests/regulations as required by DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations.
• Valid/current driver’s license and a good driving record with no DWI’s.
• Ability to drive a company vehicle:  bobtail delivery truck or step van, with automatic or manual transmission.
• Ability to do paperwork and to detect and trace errors.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to order input, retrieve data and prepare reports.
• Ability to routinely lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Pulls/pushed 2-wheeled dolly with loads up to 150 lbs.

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Job Title:  Retail Route Supervisor

Job Location:  Albuquerque

Job Description & Responsibilities:  The Retail Route Supervisor, under the supervision of the DSD Manager, is responsible for retail distribution, sales and customer service support. The ability to organize and manage a wide variety of projects simultaneously is imperative.

He or she will work with inventory control systems, stock rotation and perishable product handling techniques.

She or he will be responsible for making sales presentations, develop and implement promotional activities by applying sales and marketing techniques.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sells and services designated distribution and end user customer accounts by direct customer contact or by telephone.
• Executes company sales and promotional programs with customers distributors and end users.
• Attends and participates in trade shows or company sponsored activities.
• Meets sales quotas and increases sales volume.
• Prepares reports.
• Responds to customer service and departmental requests for information. Resolves customer problems.

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Job Title:  Maintenance Supervisor

Job Location:  Albuquerque

Job Description & Responsibilities:  Under the supervision of the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Supervisor plans, directs and organizes the work activities of the maintenance department in support of maintenance and plant operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, schedules and executes maintenance related activities.
• Schedules order work assignments. Completes work assignments from FIIX orders and completes information to track expenses and man hours.
• Develops and schedules preventative maintenance (PM) tasks. Reviews documentation of mechanics and provides feedback.
• Responsible for training mechanics in all departments on new and current pieces of equipment.
• Completes training assignments and all documentation needed for tracking training.
• Provides major mechanical services on all plant systems as needed.
• Trouble shoots electrical and mechanical equipment to diagnose source of trouble.
• Responsible for all maintenance/facilities/housekeeping purchases.
• Responsible for ordering replacement parts.
• Responsible for maintaining parts in inventory system.
• Interacts and complies with governmental regulatory agencies.
• Prepares reports.
• Assist in managing all staff in the department: development training, monitors, improves performance, evaluates, disciplines and instructs.
• Accountable for budget expenditures

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• College degree in related field preferred.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred.
• Experience with preventative maintenance programs or systems, preferred.
• Experience with trouble shooting mechanical and electrical system breakdowns.
• Experience with safety and lockout programs and systems.
• Experience with or knowledge of HVAC systems.
• Experience with or knowledge of single phase electricity.
• Experience with forklift safety and PM programs.
• Ability to operate production, warehouse and material handling equipment.
• Ability to routinely lift up to 50 pounds.
• Valid/Current Class C driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Job Status:  Full-time

Compensation:  $50,960.00 per year

Benefits:  PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

Work Schedule:  Monday – Friday or Tuesday – Saturday

Travel:  No

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Job Title:  Quality Assurance Tech I – Temporary

Job Location:  Albuquerque

Job Description & Responsibilities:   

Bueno Foods is looking for a QA Tech I who is responsible for performing a variety of process inspections, audits and analysis including product tests in support of the company’s Quality Assurance operation under the supervision of the Quality Assurance Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts visual inspections and documents compliance of quality control standards.
• Monitors cook and cool-down to ensure critical control points are met.
• Inspect incoming raw and bulk food items, packaging and labeling materials. Documents condition of items received. Reports variances to Purchasing.
• Conducts pre-op inspections. Document results.
• Conducts audits of operational processes (Quality Inspections).
• Enforce GMPs and GLP’s.
• Interacts with USDA inspector and resolves pre-op problems.
• Researches hold product and customer complaints.
• Measures weights, temperatures, sizes, moisture and pH, daily inspections of magnets on lines. Documents results.
• Performs monthly shelf life per Matrix and shelf life instructions. Records results.
• Prepares lab media.
• Disposes waste product. Documents and oversees process.
• Prepares reports on computer.
• Calibrates applicable equipment.
• Performs APC swabbing of equipment per schedule.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to document and record process and tests.
• Ability to detect & trace errors.
• Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing in order to convey or communicate information.
• Ability to read and understand written documents.
• Ability to communicate in both English and Spanish preferred.

Job Status:  Full time, temporary.

Compensation: $13.00

Work Schedule:  First shift.  Work 5 days, with rotating 2 days off. Includes weekends.

Travel: No

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Job Title:  Production Worker

Job Location:  Albuquerque

Job Description & Responsibilities:  

Production workers 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.

Job Status:  Full time

Compensation:  

• $10.75 per hour for AM 8 – 10 hour shifts.
• $11.00 per hour for PM  8 – 10 hour shifts. 
• $11.00 per hour for AM 12 hour shifts.
• $12.50 per hour for PM 12 hour shifts.

Work Schedule:  

• 8 – 10 hour shifts:  Monday – Saturday, with Sunday and additional day off
• 12 hour shifts:  3/4 rotating schedule, including one weekend day:  Sunday – Tuesday, and alternating Wednesdays, or Wednesday – Friday, and alternating Fridays.

Travel:  No

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Job Title:  Machine Operator

Job Location:  Albuquerque

Job Description & Responsibilities:  

Machine operators are responsible for operating food production equipment.  Ability to read and write English sufficiently well to read controls, recipes and check sheets is imperative.  Must be familiar with tools to set-up, adjust and tear down equipment.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates food fabrication and packing equipment.
• Controls product characteristics.
• Adjusts operating functions and controls the pace of the line.
• Sets up, dismantles, and cleans equipment.
• Fills out check sheets.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Operate pallet jack and pull pallet weights of 2500 lbs.
• Standing, bending, and stooping.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to pass Bennett Mechanical Test
• Ability to pass a check-sheet test.

Job Status:  Full time

Compensation: $13.00 – $15.00 per hour, DOE

Work Schedule:  All Shifts

Travel:  No

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Job Title:  Sanitation Technician

Job Location:  Albuquerque

Job Description & Responsibilities:

Sanitation Technicians 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.
• Operate pallet jack and pull pallet weights of 2500 lbs.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to see, hear and respond to equipment in operation.

Job Status:  Full time

Compensation:  $13.00 per hour and above DOE

Work Schedule:  

• Sunday – Saturday from 11:00 pm – 7:00 am with two days off.
• Every other Friday 4:30 pm – 7:00 am.

Travel:  No

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Job Title:  Industrial Mechanic III

Job Location:  Albuquerque

Job Description & Responsibilities: 

Bueno Foods is looking for an Industrial Mechanic III, who will be responsible for repairs and maintaining machines and equipment in good working order, under the supervision of the Production Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides major mechanical service on all plant machinery.
• Responsible for training mechanics in all departments on new and current pieces of equipment.
• Completes training assignments and all documentation needed for tracking purposes.
• Repairs machines and mechanical equipment. Tracks expenses and man-hours.
• Trouble shoots electrical, mechanical and electronic equipment to diagnose source of trouble.
• Performs electrical duties including the replacement of panel components and troubleshoots electrical and electronic devices.
• Orders replacement parts and reassembles machines and equipment.
• Performs arc and oxyacetylene welding on a wide variety of equipment and fixtures.
• Responsible for fire prevention duties according to established policies and procedures.
• Provides production support.
• Works closely with all management and supervisors.

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma.
• Formal apprenticeship or formal training in industrial trades at a certified trade school or program in electronics, programming, or PLC’s.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 3 years experience as equipment mechanic. Food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to operate computer and keyboard in order to input & retrieve data and to prepare reports.

Job Status:  Full time

Compensation:  $22.00 – $24.00 per hour

Benefits:  PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

Work Schedule:  Wednesday – Saturday, 4:00am – 4:00pm

Travel:  No

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