Operator II (35198)

About the role

Primary Function: Support wet processing of snack food products through the initial preparation of raw materials.

Work Environment: Stand on concrete, exposed to hot and cold temperatures, fumes or odors, wet conditions.

Physical Requirements: Hand/eye coordination; handling (holding, grasping); wrist motion (repetitive, flexion, rotation); balancing/climbing; seeing/depth perception; lift 70 lbs.; push/pull 500 lbs.; stand 100% of shift; maintain personal hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Performs all work in a safe manner; remain constantly aware of continuous improvement(s) for safety-related opportunities.
• Retrieve and prepare frozen meat one day prior to processing to allow ample time for defrosting.
• Flake thawed product utilizing flaking machine; move kettles to mixer.
• Weight flaked meat and rework, then dispense kettle into mixing hopper.
• Add pre-measured spices and operate mixing machine (can include scanning of materials).
• Complete batching reports, indicating ingredient amounts, lot numbers, suppliers, etc.
• Move mixed meat to grinder; operate grinder.
• Move kettles of ground meat to stuffing lines.
• Send product samples to lab for testing.
• Set-up and break-down machinery.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Follow GMP/HAACP procedures.
• Assist with other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

Must be 18 years old and not currently enrolled in high school to apply.

Skills

• Knowledge of industrial machine operation
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to complete paperwork neatly and accurately

Schedule

This role will require extended hours based on production needs, including work to be performed after regular business hours and on weekends.