Tortilla Specialist

A Little About Us… 

Red’s is on a mission to cook food better for people with big things to do. We know we are a good small part of your great big lives, and we take that seriously.??? 

Red’s is committed to cooking with fewer and better ingredients for food that tastes better and is better for you and the planet.??We bake our tortillas fresh daily & are always non-GMO, antibiotic-free, & cage-free. We freeze our food at the peak of flavor and freshness which reduces food waste and enables consumers to have a restaurant-quality meal in minutes at home or on the go.???? 

Founded in 2009 by Mike Adair, Red’s has grown to become the #1 & fastest growing premium burrito and breakfast sandwich brand.   We are relentless innovators who are constantly raising our own bar for our food and how we operate as a team.???? 

We live by our values — with the ambition to build one of the most important food companies, the optimism to tackle each day with a high-bar, and the teamwork that holds us together like melted cheese in a burrito. We care deeply about the impact we make on the world by sweating the details.  When you join Red’s you become part of a fast-growing, passionate team where real people come together to create something great.  If this sounds like the place for you, keep reading! 

Scope of Role 

The Tortilla Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the consistent production of high-quality tortillas used in Red’s All Natural products. This position is responsible for preparing ingredient batches, operating and maintaining tortilla production equipment, performing routine cleaning and inspections, and supporting overall line efficiency. The Tortilla Specialist ensures adherence to food safety standards, product specifications, and production targets, contributing to a safe and smooth-running operation.

 Mission Critical Competencies  

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality. 
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs). 
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort performing basic equipment maintenance and cleaning. 
• Solid understanding of food safety, GMP, and sanitation standards. 
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to support coordinated production flow. 
• Adaptability and willingness to support various production tasks as needed. 
• Ability to read, write and comprehend information.  
• Basic math skills and ability to follow written and oral instructions. 
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive hand and arm movements. 
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs as required. 
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including overtime and weekends. 

Key Functional Skills/Knowledge 

• Prepare and weigh raw ingredients accurately to create consistent tortilla dough batches. 
• Operate tortilla production equipment, including mixers, presses, ovens, and coolers, ensuring proper settings and optimal output. 
• Perform autonomous maintenance and conduct cleaning, inspection, and lubrication (CIL) activities to maintain equipment reliability and prevent breakdowns. 
• Offload and stack finished tortillas efficiently, ensuring product integrity and correct counts. 
• Clear and dispose of line waste promptly and safely to maintain a clean work environment. 
• Conduct regular visual and weight checks to ensure tortillas meet quality and specification standards. 
• Document production data accurately, including batch records, weight measurements, and quality checks. 
• Assist with equipment changeovers, line setups, and sanitation activities as needed. 
• Identify and communicate equipment or process issues to maintenance and supervision promptly. 
• Follow all food safety guidelines, GMP standards, and company policies consistently. 

Required Knowledge & Experience 

• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• Experience in weighing and batching ingredients with a focus on accuracy and consistency. 
• Basic mechanical skills and familiarity with routine equipment checks and maintenance tasks. 
• Ability to read and understand production schedules, batch sheets, and equipment manuals. 
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and perform repetitive tasks 
• Ability to read, write and comprehend information.  

Preferred Knowledge & Experience 

• Prior experience in tortilla or similar bakery product manufacturing. 
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a food manufacturing or production environment. 
• Knowledge of HACCP principles and food safety audit requirements. 
• Experience performing CIL (cleaning, inspection, lubrication) in an autonomous maintenance program. 
• Familiarity with automated mixing and pressing equipment. 

Work Environment 

• Manufacturing facility with variable temperature zones (hot and cold environments). 
• Exposure to raw and cooked food ingredients; strict PPE compliance required. 
• Standing, bending, and repetitive hand and arm movements throughout shifts (up to 10 hours). 
• Frequent lifting and carrying materials up to 50 lbs.