Tortilleria Clerk PT at Vallarta Supermarkets in Santa Clarita, CA

Summary: Vallarta Supermarkets is a vibrant part of the communities they serve, seeking friendly and service-oriented individuals. The Tortillería Clerk is responsible for producing tortilla products, providing excellent customer service, and maintaining high standards of food safety and sanitation. Responsibilities: - Smile, greet, and assist customers with tortilla and specialty product orders - Prepare masa, fry and cook tortilla products, and ensure consistency in quality, weight, and appearance - Stock, rotate, and replenish products; keep displays fresh, attractive, and at proper storage temperatures - Package, weigh, and label flour and corn tortillas; transport products to and from storage - Clean nixtamal tanks, equipment, and work areas; sweep, mop, and follow 'clean as you go' practices. Use approved cleaning chemicals and follow MSDS principles - Follow health department regulations, food safety practices, and Vallarta’s Tortillería Safety Program. Ensure weights, measures, and labeling laws are followed - Assist coworkers, participate in training new employees, and maintain communication with the Tortillería Manager - Perform additional tasks assigned to support department operations and customer satisfaction Required Qualifications: - Ability to learn tortilla production from dry corn to finished product - Familiarity with tortillería equipment, tools, and ovens (or willingness to learn) - Team-oriented with strong communication and customer service skills - Responsible, professional, and positive attitude - Basic understanding of English language - Must be able to transfer to other store locations within a reasonable commute - Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S - Stand and walk for long periods (6–8 hours/day) - Frequently bend, squat, twist, and reach above/below shoulders - Frequent use of hands for grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation - Lift and carry up to 25 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally (dry corn, maseca) - Heaviest item carried: 50 lbs.; longest distance: 10 feet - Work near cooking equipment, fryers, and tortilla machinery - Exposure to dust, gas, fumes, heat, and humidity - May be required to perform tasks at elevated levels (placing or retrieving items) - May drive forklifts, carts, or other moving equipment Required Skills: Tortilla production, Tortillería equipment operation, Food safety practices, Sanitation procedures Benefits: Health medical plan: $25/week, plus free dental & vision., Free $25,000 Basic Life and AD&D Insurance., 401(k) Retirement Plan., Paid vacation., Access to legal services., Paid sick time., Premium pay for holidays., Scholarship opportunities., Savings marketplace & credit union membership., Recognition programs (birthdays, years of service, spirit days, etc.).