Tropicale Foods, LLC

07/19/2022

The Batch Maker will work independently and with other plant personnel to ensure proper operation of the production line. Running mix’s with a productive format to prevent delays in production of finished products. Preventing errors in mix’s and outdated ingredients. Responsible for maintaining records, wash tags, charts on the update of CIP on all equipment being used in daily production. Ensure that damaged or inferior products are not being used in the production of the mixes. Ensure that recipes are being followed with correct amounts and ingredients. Using quality ingredients, listing of lot codes and expiration dates. After filling the continuous freezer with product, start the freezer. Startup the fruit feeder, taking care that the added fruit or etc. is covered up and protected from contamination. Never leave uncovered buckets or unmarked buckets anywhere in the production. Keep a clean working environment.

07/19/2022

Hiring Line Packers - City of Modesto, Ca.

Position Overview:
The Line Packer is responsible for the packing and visual inspection of finished goods during packaging.

Responsibilities:
Feed unwrapped bars into flow wrapper machines and wrapped bars into cartons. Conduct visual inspection of the finished product before packaging . Advise line supervisor of ongoing quality, i.e. size, color shape, and weight discrepancies. Dispose of non-standard products into appropriate waste bins. Remove light weights and irregular products. Check for appropriate code date on wrappers, labels, and cartons. Assist with the packaging on other lines as required, packing of Variety Packs, training of new packers and temps, Abide by Plant Rules and Regulations as described in the Employee Handbook. Complete tasks and projects as required by the company. Must work overtime as needed. Notify Group Leader of any suspicious person or incidents occurring that relate to plant security. Support changeovers as required between products. Fill out all paperwork as required. Perform quality check as outlined in the key checkpoint matrix. Maintain a clean and safe working environment. Maintain a high level of sanitation and GMP’s. Safeguards and maintains company equipment and property, including Personal Protection Equipment (PPE); Ensures all areas are kept clean at all times; Attends all company training sessions; and other duties as assigned.

06/15/2022

Our story begins more than 20 years ago, with two brothers, “Los Paleteros”, and a pushcart full of paletas. These brothers were from Mexico and sold their first handmade paletas from a cart in California. Their secret recipe included only the finest ingredients: fresh cream, fresh fruit, cane sugar, and dried fruits and nuts.
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With deliciously authentic flavors like coconut cream, mangonada, lime, and strawberry, people throughout the area sought out these tasty, refreshing paletas! Each brother went their separate way to share paletas and the paleteria experience across the country successfully. After many years, the brands(Helados Mexico & La Michoacana) each brother built rejoined under the Tropicale Foods banner.
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We are now the #1 Hispanic brand for frozen novelty treats, but we’ve never compromised our dedication to authentic recipes and fresh, natural ingredients.

Come Join our Tropicale Team!!!

06/10/2022

We are hiring Summer HR Intern! We are growing and continue to lead our industry with authentic, creative, and innovative paletas. Apply today to join the #1 Mexican-Inspired Ice Cream Company in the United States.
Our story begins more than 20 years ago, with two brothers, “Los Paleteros”, and a pushcart full of paletas. These brothers were from Mexico and sold their first handmade paletas from a cart in California. Their secret recipe included only the finest ingredients: fresh cream, fresh fruit, cane sugar, and dried fruits and nuts. With deliciously authentic flavors like coconut cream, mangoneada, lime, and strawberry, people throughout the area sought out these tasty, refreshing paletas! Each brother went their separate way to share paletas and the paleteria experience across the country successfully. After many years, the brands each brother built rejoined under the Tropicale Foods banner. We are now the #1 Hispanic brand for frozen novelty treats, but we’ve never compromised our dedication to authentic recipes and fresh, natural ingredients.
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06/02/2022

Human Resources Administrator

Job brief
We are looking for an HR Administrator to support our Human Resources department. You will act as the first point of contact for HR-related queries from employees and external partners.
Main administrative duties include maintaining personnel records, managing HR documents (e.g. employment records and onboarding guides) and updating internal databases. Our ideal candidate has experience with HR procedures and can juggle various administrative tasks in a timely manner.
Ultimately, you should be able to ensure our HR department supports our employees while conforming to labor laws.
Responsibilities
• Organize and maintain personnel records
• Update internal databases
• Prepare HR documents, like employment contracts and new hire guides
• Create regular reports and presentations on HR metrics (e.g. turnover rates)
• Answer employees queries about HR-related issues
• Assist payroll department by providing relevant employee information (e.g. leaves of absence, sick days and work schedules)
• Participate in HR projects (e.g. help organize a job fair event, employee events, etc)
Requirements and skills
• Proven work experience as an HR Administrator or relevant role
• Experience with HR software, like HRIS or HRMS
• Computer literacy (MS Office applications, in particular)
• Thorough knowledge of labor laws
• Excellent organizational skills, with an ability to prioritize important projects
• Strong phone, email and in-person communication skills
• Strong ownership of data integrity and accuracy in reports, systems, analysis
• BS in Human Resources or relevant field

05/17/2022

Hiring Inventory Control Clerk- City of Modesto, Ca.

Primarily responsible for the maintaining of accurate records of inventory. Responsible for product inventory activities, including inventory cycle counts, physical inventory, movement, adjustments and deletions. Maintain and update inventory records and completes related paperwork. Compiles data from sources such as purchase orders, invoices, requisitions, and accounting reports and writes, types, or enters information into computer. May use a forklift to reach stored products and other material handling equipment. May transport items from the processing area to the warehouse or freezer Strong communication skills and ability to successfully multi-task in a fast-paced work environment. 3+ years of relevant warehouse experience required. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. Experience operating a forklift and common equipment used in a warehouse environment is required. Experience working in a frozen food factory environment is preferred. Understanding the Warehouse Management System (WMS) Able to operate Stand-up reach and sit-down forklift. Experience in receiving

05/16/2022

Position Overview:

The Maintenance Technician A will interact with the leadership group, production team members, quality assurance, and other maintenance technicians to improve and maximize plant output, efficiency, quality, and safety. Duties include proactively troubleshooting, diagnosing, and performing preventive and corrective maintenance on production and plant support equipment. Duties are performed in a high volume, manufacturing environment where individuals are involved with overhauling equipment and the installation of new equipment.

Responsibilities:

· Perform online repairs and maintenance as necessary to maintain production at target efficiencies.

· Troubleshoot and repair production and plant equipment.

· Work with Production Technicians on continuous improvement initiatives to solve problems on all equipment.

· Troubleshoot PLC and operator interface panels and programs Variable Frequency Drives.

· Assembles experimental circuitry of complete prototype models according to engineering instruction, technical manuals, and knowledge of electronic systems and components and their functions.

· Perform and record assigned preventative maintenance tasks.

· Provide line support for changeovers by understanding total process layouts and be able to maximize efficiency through optimal interface.

· Implement projects for line improvements.

· Safeguards and maintains company equipment and property, including Personal Protection Equipment (PPE);

· Ensures all areas are kept clean at all times.

· Attends all company training sessions; and

· Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

· Preventive maintenance, repair and adjustment of filling conveying, packaging, palletizing, and auxiliary equipment

· Previous maintenance experience in a food or beverage production environment

· Technical knowledge of Production related equipment with maintenance experience with Production equipment

· Technical skills must include electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic

· Ability to read blueprints and technical manuals (mechanical and electrical)

· Excellent attendance and safety record

· Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

· Able to meet physical demands in work environment as generally described below

· Reads and understands electronic and electrical schematics; draws sketches to clarify design details and functional criteria of electronic units.

· Over five (5) years of experience within electronics field.

· Documented proficient working knowledge of Allen Bradley and Siemens plc’s/controls/protocols platforms is required.

· Must be able to work other shifts and overtime to complete work as needed.

· Must be willing to be on call to support production needs.

· Must have computer skills, with the capability to use email, compile reports and spreadsheets for parts and project tracking.

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and five or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Associates degree in Electronics Technology or equivalent certification.

· Completion of an accredited apprenticeship.

Food Safety & Quality Requirements/Responsibilities:

· Adheres to all Food Safety/Quality SOP’s

· Accurately completes required Food Safety & Quality Records

· Communicates any known or suspected Food Safety/ Quality issues to the Q.A. Manager and Department Manager

· Responsible for reporting any food safety concerns or tampering with product

· Attends all Food Safety/Quality training sessions

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, Requires the employee to stand for long periods of time, walk, frequent lifting of material up to 50 pounds and frequent twisting, turning, reaching, pushing and pulling use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs, balance; stoop, kneel or crouch; talk and hear.

Work Environment:

Work is normally performed in a warehouse/production environment as part of the job requirements employee may be exposed to work in a production setting and cold temperature (-20 degrees) at times.

Disclaimer:

This position description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. Employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.

04/29/2022

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04/28/2022

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Tropicale Foods

02/02/2022

This is an exciting time to join . We are growing and continue to lead our industry with authentic, creative, and innovative paletas.

Our vision is to be the recognized leader of different, better and special ice cream brands consumers prefer, and to do this we need people like you who want to be part of a creative culture, with a creative purpose, and can meet our ambitious goals.

The Batcher ensures that all batching activities are performed with attention to the highest standards for quality, safety and compliance with all applicable legal and food safety requirements and a focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:
• Requisitions the required ingredients
• Batch ingredients in accordance to approved standard operating procedures (SOP’s).
• Records necessary batch information including but not limited to, ingredient lot numbers, temperatures, resident time and machine settings.
• Operates all scales, mixers, liquefiers, pasteurizers and related equipment. Responsible for weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients according to established standards and procedures. Performs routine tests to ensure resulting mixture meets specified properties and consistencies.
• Performs periodic sampling of products during production to ensure consistent compliance to standards including product quality, fill levels, labeling, dating, and container integrity.
• Monitors production lines to ensure efficiency; perform real time visual inspections of product and process.
• Helps set up and perform all necessary tests and inspections such as pre-op sanitation, ATP Swab test
• Sets up equipment for the pasteurizers.
• Performs setups and breakdowns of batching equipment/machines
• Must be able to operate the CIP System.
• CIPs equipment and maintains a clean work area on a daily basis.
• Operate all manufacturing equipment efficiently and safely; periodically deep clean and sanitize mixing and filling equipment, production lines and work area during and after shift
• Follows all company policies & procedures as well as the GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Maintains a high level of safety awareness for an accident-free work place.
• Reports any unsafe or hazardous work conditions or safety-related issues to Management.
• Communicates product and process modifications to the manufacturing process to ensure conformance.
• Communicate immediately to operators, supervisors, or management of all circumstances that may affect quality or result to unsafe work conditions.
• Responsible for reporting any food safety concerns or tampering with product
• Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested.

Requirements:
• Basic math and analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimal supervision
• Mechanical/Technical Aptitude to troubleshoot minor equipment failures and make minor adjustments
• Knowledge of food safety principles, GMPs, HACCP and SQF
• MUST be familiar with the Pasteurizing Study Guide

Education and/or Experience
• High School Graduate (GED); College Experience strongly preferred and Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a food and/or beverage (preferably Dairy) manufacturing environment.

Food Safety & Quality Requirements/Responsibilities:
• Adheres to all Food Safety/Quality SOP’s
• Accurately completes required Food Safety & Quality Records
• Communicates any known or suspected Food Safety/ Quality issues to the Q.A. Manager and Department Manager
• Attends all Food Safety/Quality training sessions

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, Requires the employee to stand for long periods of time, walk, frequent lifting of material up to 50 pounds and frequent twisting, turning, reaching, pushing and pulling use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs, balance; stoop, kneel or crouch; talk and hear.

Work Environment:
Work is normally performed in a warehouse/production environment as part of the job requirements employee may be exposed to work in a production setting and cold temperature at times.