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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: Retail Regional Sales Manager

Job Location: Albuquerque

Job Description & Responsibilities: The Retail Regional Sales Manager, under the supervision of the National Sales Manager, plans, directs and executes sales activities to maintain existing business and simultaneously expand the sales in the territory.

He or she is responsible for conducting market and competitive research on existing customers and targeting new opportunities.

She or he will supervise the sales development of new and existing products through appropriate distribution methods.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plan, control and direct activities of food brokers (if utilized) and distributors to obtain maximum sales volume in order to achieve goals.
Investigates new markets and prepares introductory distribution and product plan.
Manages customer service activities within region.
Manages regional headquarter calls and distributor relationships.
Trains sales staff such as distributor partners and broker employees.
Develops, executes and presents promotional programs.
Analyzes sales activity by area, takes required actions as necessary.
Coordinates pricing issues with marketing staff.
Develops and make sales/marketing presentations to headquarter and corporate accounts including executive management.
Attends and participates in trade shows.
Builds displays/in store merchandising.
Prepares and reviews detailed sales reports in Excel, Word, and Powerpoint.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum three years sales, customer service or management experience or alternatively 3 years of experience in the retail consumer product goods industry in a sales management.
Experience in analyzing problems and coming up with profitable solutions.
Experience in selling premium priced quality product over competitor’s products.
Experience in developing and executing a sales plan.
Experience in the retail industry preferred.
Experience working in a retail grocery environment a plus.
Strong communication skills – both verbal and written.
Valid/current driver’s license and good driving record with no DWI’s.
Travel to Texas, Oklahoma, Nebraska.

Job Status: Full time

Compensation: $65,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year

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

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday

Travel: Yes, approximately 40%

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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.
$11.35 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: $12.00/hr entry level

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: $12.00 per hour

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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Job Title: Materials Manager

Job Location: Albuquerque

Job Description & Responsibilities: The Material Manager, under the supervision of the Senior Vice President, organizes and directs the operations of the Materials department.

He or she must be a team player, who can enlist the cooperation of others and be highly organized and structured.

She or he must have developed, and can demonstrate, a well established method of prioritizing and organizing work functions, has a strong track record of meeting goals and objectives, and has developed good working relationships with other companies and individuals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversees the planning, directing and execution of goals and objectives, profitably and timely.
Oversees materials department functions: raw material, supply, and service purchasing and contracting, raw material forecasting and supply to production, maintenance related purchasing, production scheduling, chile crop coordination, and related report generation.
Responsible for attaining goals.
Responsible for meeting the needs of internal and external customers, while providing excellent service and materials.
Interacts with and complies with governmental regulatory agencies.
Follows and executes the mission, purpose and values of the company.
Plans and executes goals and objectives.
Participates in company goal planning.
Prepares and presents reports.
Communicates, enforces and complies with company policies.
Communicates, enforces, complies with and develops company procedures.
Manages all people in the following areas: development, training, monitors and improves performance, evaluate, discipline, motivate.
Develops and administers, and adheres to budget.
Works with other departments closely and cooperatively.

EDUCATION:

2 years college, 4-year degree preferred, in Business Administration, Purchasing or Materials Management.
Negotiation training preferred.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum 5 years management experience.
Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred.
Experience with materials management preferred.
Experience purchasing raw materials, bulk items, packaging materials, support services and equipment preferred.
Experience with or knowledge of Mexican food industry preferred.

Job Status: Full time

Compensation: $80,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year

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

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday

Travel: Yes

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Job Title: Parts Clerk

Job Location: Albuquerque

Job Description & Responsibilities: We are looking for an employee, who under the supervision of the Maintenance Manger, is responsible for maintaining parts inventory to ensure that specific parts are available for the mechanics when needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Audit all parts inventory withdrawals and uses.
Review parts usage inventories on a daily basis.
Organize and control all maintenance parts inventories.
Obtains quotes for parts/equipment, etc.
Input parts usage in parts inventory reports and distribute as needed.
Follows proper purchasing procedures.
Orders all repair parts and supplies for the maintenance department.
Enforces all security procedures related to the maintenance shop and parts inventory storage areas.
Performs a physical inventory of parts as outlined by the Parts Procedure.
Involved in staying within budget limits, for parts and supplies.
Trains the staff on documentation of parts activities.
Files and maintains records/documents.
Assigns current GL’s to all orders for parts, and other purchases for department.
Responsible for maintaining data entry of FIIX system.
Responsible for printing and distributing FIIX related reports.
Provides clerical support for Maintenance Support/Facilities departments.
Responsible for update and maintenance of Material Safety Data sheets in their appropriate binder as they pertain to products ordered by Parts Clerk.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED:

Two wheel dolly.
Vehicles and material handling equipment.
Hand tools necessary for repair parts, disassemble and reassembling.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

Exposure to potentially dangerous and/or hazardous conditions with close working proximity to maintenance, production nd warehouse equipment.
Exposure to live electrical current.
Exposure to wet and slippery floors, different temperature environments from hot to sub-freezing.
Occasional exposure to caustic chemicals, cleaning acids and solutions.
Routine handling and lifting of supplies, materials, tools and heavy equipment.
Exposure to equipment, engine and motor noises above normal.
Frequent pushing, pulling, lifting, climbing stairs, ladders, bending and stooping.

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

REQUIREMENTS:

Experience with parts inventories or similar inventory experience preferred.
Experience with computerized inventory tracking system preferred.
Experience with inventory control, physical inventories, and equipment usages.
Experience with parts specifications relating to motor voltage, RPM, Shaft, bearing & sprocket ID/OD. Pumps specifications related to hydraulics systems.
Ability to analyze problems.
Ability to review and prepare reports.
Ability to effectively source & communicate to vendors.
Ability to operate material handling equipment.
Experience with PM programs.
Ability to routinely lift and carry up to 50 pounds,
Ability to handle a two wheel dolly with loads of 100 – 150 lbs.
Experience with word processing software in order to prepare reports and analyze data.
Valid/current driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Job Status: Full time

Compensation: $14.00 – $15.00 per hour

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

Work Schedule: Day Shift, Monday through Friday

Travel: When needed, within city limits, to pick-up parts.

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Job Title: Route Sales Rep

Job Location: Taos and Española

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

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.
Follows route delivery schedules.
Responds to customer service and departmental requests for information. As required, makes customer deliveries.
Works with other departments on related matters.
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.

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED:

Company delivery vehicle.
Handheld Computer, Computer, and printer.
Telephone, fax & copier.
Material handling equipment – two wheel dolly.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

Ability to routinely lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Pulls/pushes 2-wheeled dolly with loads up to 150 pounds.
Drives company delivery vehicle.
Lifting, climbing, bending, and stooping.

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.
Ability to make sales presentations.
Ability to learn and apply sales and marketing techniques.
Ability to learn inventory control systems, stock rotation and perishable product handling techniques.
Ability to learn invoicing techniques.
Valid/current driver’s license and a good driving record with no DWI’s.
Ability to drive a bobtail delivery truck, step van, with automatic or manual transmission.
Ability to multitask: organize and manage a wide variety of projects simultaneously.
Ability to analyze and resolve customer problems.
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.
High School Diploma or Equivalent

CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS:

Excellent customer service skills.
Proven record of attaining sales goals and objectives.
Works well independently.
Communicates clearly and in a timely manner.
Excellent organization skills.
Follows directions and instructions.

Job Status: Full time

Compensation: $10,000.00 Base + 4.5% Commission

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

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday 3:30am – 2:00pm

Travel: N/A

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