Processing Machine Operator 1st Shift

About the role

1st Shift: Monday-Thursday from 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Hours may vary)

The role of the Production Worker is to perform necessary functions in order to efficiently, safely, and correctly prepare and process raw material to prepare it for cooking or cut & package finished product in preparation for shipment to customer.

Responsibilities

• Follow daily production schedule and achieve specified goals.
• Ensure product conforms to specifications.
• Prevent and minimize rework and/or inedible.
• Work on taping machines, shrink wrap machines, pallet jacks, trash and recycling compactors.
• Perform standard operating procedures of production and inspection functions as directed.
• Successfully complete all necessary technical training and skills verification as directed.
• Successfully complete all necessary soft skills training as directed.
• Return from breaks in a timely manner; notify lead/foreman/supervisor before leaving the department.
• Accurately complete all necessary paperwork as directed.
• Attend all department and company scheduled meetings.
• Work scheduled shift as assigned.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area.
• Immediately report all accidents and deficiencies to the lead/foreman/supervisor.
• Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly.
• Suggest improvements; continuously improve the quality of all support activities.
• Perform all required duties within OSHA and company safety standards.
• Follow set company and OSHA safety rules, regulations, and guidelines at all times.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) training, along with company pre-requisite programs, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), and Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOP’s).
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as necessary.
• Ensure products are correctly labeled and identified for proper disposition.
• Keep record of products used to follow FIFO (first in – first out).
• Add ingredients to batch and verify against formulations in Blending system.
• Move meat into machine(s) and/or combos and/or v-mags using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Load meat racks, push meat trucks from one area to another, visually monitoring meat for quality.
• Maintain accurate records, washing and sanitizing carts, racks, and trucks.

Requirements

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to perform repetitive functions.
• Must adhere to all company policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Must be able to accept direction from Department Leads and supervisors.
• Must be able to communicate with co-workers and supervisor.
• Must be able to work in a team oriented environment.
• Must be able to perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Excellent attendance and dependability.
• Attention to detail.
• Work well with others.
• Great communication skills.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• None

Preferred:

• Knowledge of warehouse and assembly line experience is a plus.

Pay

The hiring range for this role is $18.58 - $27.87 hourly. Actual wages will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience.

Benefits

Jack Link’s provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including:

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Life and disability insurance
• 401k participation
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Annual incentive and program-specific awards

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to sit, and reach with hands and arms.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Plant/office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels.
• Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet/slippery floors.
• Travel may be required.