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Role:

The Tortilla Base Preparer plays a crucial role in the production at La Luz Tortilla Factory.
You will work alongside two preparers to prepare the tortilla dough from scratch and dividing it into smaller balls for the next stage of production.
As part of a rotating schedule, you will spend one hour working by the oven, where you will press dough balls and load them into the oven.
This role reports to the Production Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing tortilla dough from scratch, following established recipes and procedures.
• Mixing, kneading, and shaping dough to ensure optimal texture and consistency.
• Lifting and moving heavy dough (up to 60 lbs) without assistance.
• Operating dough-dividing equipment to create dough balls.
• Rotate to oven duties.
• Maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

Requirements:

• Ability to withstand high heat work environment.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects (up to 60 lbs) without assistance.
• Strong physical endurance and stamina.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic math skills.
• Experience in food production is preferred but not required.

Results:

To thrive in this role, you must work together with other preparers to ensure we stay ahead in production and produce the tortillas needed. Here are the results we expect out of this role.

• Consistency: We will always focus on consistent product quality.
• Efficiency: We will stay ahead of production without disrupting the quality of the product.
• Collaboration: We will work effectively as a team to achieve production goals such as finish time and minimize error.

Location:

San Antonio, TX

Availability:

Wed-Sun 4am-12pm with flexibility to work till 2pm on occasion.

Compensation:

$12-$14/hour

Benefits:

• 5-day workweek
• Weekly pay
• Time and a half overtime pay

La Luz Tortilla Factory Core Values

Our core values are the heart of the company. The right person for this role should embody these values.

Continuous Improvement

Strive to always improve not only in the workplace but in all aspects of life.

Customer Satisfaction

Prioritize the needs of others. You must always think, “I will only give our customer the quality I would expect from a company.”

Teamwork and Collaboration

We strive to be the best tortillas in San Antonio and eventually expand throughout Texas. We believe by working together, we can set a new standard for tortilla quality and satisfaction.