Machine Operator (Meat Plant)

Starting Compensation

$21.00 per hour, plus a $1.50 per hour shift differential for the Monday–Thursday afternoon shift (2:30 PM start time).

Shift Details

Sun - 8:30 am to finish
Mon- Thurs - 2:30 pm to finish

Responsibilities

• Run and maintain production equipment such as sleevers, case packers, de-palletizers, wrappers and other related equipment within the Meat Plant.
• Contribute to overall department production goals and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Follow all required work safe practices.
• Closely monitor meat production process and adjust equipment as necessary.
• Monitor weights, seals, caps, and other general packaging items in the process.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties.
• Reassemble equipment after maintenance, clean up, and changeovers.
• Avoid concentrations are taken with each CIP, monitoring flow & temperature.
• Perform preventative maintenance, line changeovers, and environmental cleanup.
• Closely monitor the palletizing process.
• Program new pallet patterns as new business arises.
• Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area.
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
• Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOPs.
• Follow Quality Assurance standards and collect required samples, as needed, for Quality Assurance testing.
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information.
• Follow all required work safe practices. This would include compliance of Good Manufacturing Practices, wearing required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED preferred
• 3+ months experience in manufacturing or another related field preferred
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Fluency in English; ability to communicate when necessary to complete duties, read and write
• Able to work in a cold and wet environment for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to work in various temperature-controlled zones ranging from cold to hot
• Demonstrates a mechanical aptitude and can work and maneuver in tight and awkward areas and positions
• Able to operate equipment at recommended speeds and communicate mechanical and operational defects as they arise
• Must be flexible and willing to work the demands of the department which may be subject to evenings, weekends and holidays
• Must be able to frequently reach up to 31-77 inches

Physical Demands

• Regularly stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, or crawl
• Occasionally sit and occasionally climb ladders or work on a platform
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Benefits

Shamrock Foods pays for the majority of your health insurance, allowing you to take home more of your paycheck. And it doesn’t stop there - our associates also enjoy additional benefits such as 401(k) Savings Plan, Profit Sharing, Paid Time Off, as well as our incredible growth opportunities, continued education and wellness programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Shamrock Foods Co all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable law.