Smokehouse Operator
Link Snacks · Mankato, MN · 3 wk ago
On-siteProduct$20.25–$26.25/hrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? The posting includes a description about company culture then "Job Description". We need to use for section headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We should only include sections that have real specific content.
We need to parse the posting.
Content:
- Intro about company culture (maybe "About the role"? Actually "About the role" could be the introductory paragraph describing the role? The posting says "Job Description" then bullet list of duties. So we can treat "About the role" as the introductory paragraph before duties? The intro: "At Link Snacks, we show up hungry..." That's company overview, not role specifics. Might be better as "About the role"? But we need to avoid filler. The instruction: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it. So we need to decide.
We have:
- Responsibilities: list of duties (load/unload product, increase efficiencies, verify areas, monitor smokehouse, understand product thickness, rotate product, follow GMP/HACCP, set oven controllers, monitor cycles, perform tests, complete documentation, spray applications, report inconsistencies, sanitize drains/floors/equipment, other duties, safety duties). That's substantive.
- Requirements: maybe "Qualifications" includes education/experience: high school diploma or GED or 1-3 months related experience; preferred: 1+ years relevant experience, experience with Alkar/EnviroPak Smokehouse Ovens, knowledge of SAP.
- Skills: "REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES:" list: strong written/oral communication, positive professional image, problem solving, anticipate issues, work independently, work in changing team environment, organizational skills, ability to calculate fractions/decimals/percentages, follow instructions, speak/read/write English, work with diverse group, work odd shifts/nights/weekends/rotating shifts/short notice overtime, perform repetitive functions, proficient in Internet navigation, MS Office, proven thorough understanding of fermentation processes and Aw procedures.
- Benefits: "Link Snacks provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off."
- Pay: "The starting rate for this role is $20.25 - $26.25 (Hourly). $.75 and $1.50 shift differentials available depending on shift hours. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors..."
- Schedule: Not explicitly given, but mentions "Must be able to work odd shifts, work nights, weekends, rotating shifts and short notice overtime based upon plant needs." That's schedule info. So we can include Schedule section with that.
- About the role: Could be the introductory paragraph describing the role? The company overview may be considered "About the role"? Might be too generic. But we could include a short paragraph summarizing the role: maybe the first paragraph after "Job Description"? Actually the posting: "Job Description Load and unload product..." So there is no separate "About the role". The company overview is not role-specific. Might be better to omit About the role section because it's not specific to the role. However the instruction says "use
for section headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We should only include sections that have real specific content.
We need to parse the posting.
Content:
- Intro about company culture (maybe "About the role"? Actually "About the role" could be the introductory paragraph describing the role? The posting says "Job Description" then bullet list of duties. So we can treat "About the role" as the introductory paragraph before duties? The intro: "At Link Snacks, we show up hungry..." That's company overview, not role specifics. Might be better as "About the role"? But we need to avoid filler. The instruction: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it. So we need to decide.
We have:
- Responsibilities: list of duties (load/unload product, increase efficiencies, verify areas, monitor smokehouse, understand product thickness, rotate product, follow GMP/HACCP, set oven controllers, monitor cycles, perform tests, complete documentation, spray applications, report inconsistencies, sanitize drains/floors/equipment, other duties, safety duties). That's substantive.
- Requirements: maybe "Qualifications" includes education/experience: high school diploma or GED or 1-3 months related experience; preferred: 1+ years relevant experience, experience with Alkar/EnviroPak Smokehouse Ovens, knowledge of SAP.
- Skills: "REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES:" list: strong written/oral communication, positive professional image, problem solving, anticipate issues, work independently, work in changing team environment, organizational skills, ability to calculate fractions/decimals/percentages, follow instructions, speak/read/write English, work with diverse group, work odd shifts/nights/weekends/rotating shifts/short notice overtime, perform repetitive functions, proficient in Internet navigation, MS Office, proven thorough understanding of fermentation processes and Aw procedures.
- Benefits: "Link Snacks provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off."
- Pay: "The starting rate for this role is $20.25 - $26.25 (Hourly). $.75 and $1.50 shift differentials available depending on shift hours. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors..."
- Schedule: Not explicitly given, but mentions "Must be able to work odd shifts, work nights, weekends, rotating shifts and short notice overtime based upon plant needs." That's schedule info. So we can include Schedule section with that.
- About the role: Could be the introductory paragraph describing the role? The company overview may be considered "About the role"? Might be too generic. But we could include a short paragraph summarizing the role: maybe the first paragraph after "Job Description"? Actually the posting: "Job Description Load and unload product..." So there is no separate "About the role". The company overview is not role-specific. Might be better to omit About the role section because it's not specific to the role. However the instruction says "use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It's just examples; we can choose which to include. We should include only those with real specific content. So we can include Responsibilities, Requirements (maybe combine Qualifications and Skills?), but they listed Qualifications and Skills separately. The posting has "Qualifications Required Education/Experience:" and then "Preferred:" and then "REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES:" So we could have Qualifications (education/experience) and Skills (abilities). Or we could combine into Requirements. But better to follow the headings they gave: Qualifications and Skills.
Thus sections:
- Responsibilities (Responsibilities
) with - each duty.
- Qualifications (
Qualifications
) with education/experience and preferred.
- Skills (Skills
) with list of abilities.
- Benefits (Benefits
) with list.
- Pay (Pay
) with pay rate.
- Schedule (Schedule
) with shift info.
We should not include About the role.
We must preserve all substantive information, not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include each duty exactly as described, but we can condense into bullet points but must keep detail. We'll copy each duty sentence.
Let's extract duties:
From "Job Description" paragraph:
"Load and unload product into and out of ovens.
Work to increase efficiencies and product quality.
Verify work and storage areas are maintained, safe, clean and organized.
Monitor each smokehouse and product cook for accurate cooking process.
Understand product thickness to adjust smokehouse process to properly adjust cooking procedures.
Understand and rotate product within the smokehouse when needed when monitoring smokehouse process.
Follow good manufacturing practices and HACCP training, along with company SOP’s, and SSOP’s.
Set oven controllers to correct program indicated in product specifications.
Monitor oven cycles and product through testing samples.
Perform various tests at required intervals such as PH tests on in-process and finished product, fat and moisture levels, etc.
Complete documentation at required intervals according to company practice.
Spray applications to products per specifications.
Report detected inconsistencies to supervisors, quality assurance personnel, or managers.
Sanitize designated drains, floors, and equipment at required intervals.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary."
Then safety section:
"Safety: Perform all duties within OSHA and company safety standards; LOTO, wear PPE and maintain safety equipment.
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.
Monitor work environment for general food safety hazards such as condensation monitoring, etc."
We should include safety duties as part of Responsibilities.
Now Qualifications:
"Required Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED or one to three months related experience/training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred: 1+ years of relevant experience
Experience working with Alkar and/or EnviroPak Smokehouse Ovens
Knowledge of SAP"
We need to keep that.
Skills:
"REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES:
Strong written and oral communication skills required
Must demonstrate a positive, professional image of themselves and the company
Strong problem solving abilities required
Must be able to anticipate, recognize, and resolve various issues and obstacles
Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
Must be able to work in an ever changing, team environment
Good organizational skills; demonstrated ability to prioritize work load effectively.
Ability to calculate using fractions, decimals, and percentages, copy figures, count and record without transposing numbers.
Ability to follow written or verbal instructions using several variables.
Must be able to speak, read and write in the English language enough to effectively perform the essential functions of the position.
Ability to work with diverse group of people with varying levels of education and expertise background.
Must be able to work odd shifts, work nights, weekends, rotating shifts and short notice overtime based upon plant needs.
Must be able to perform repetitive functions.
Proficient in Internet navigation, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Proven thorough understanding of fermentation processes and Aw procedures."
Benefits:
"Link Snacks provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off."
Pay:
"The starting rate for this role is $20.25 - $26.25 (Hourly). $.75 and $1.50 shift differentials available depending on shift hours. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Link Snacks Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards."
Schedule:
From skills: "Must be able to work odd shifts, work nights, weekends, rotating shifts and short notice overtime based upon plant needs."
Also maybe mention shift differentials already in Pay.
We'll put schedule bullet.
Now produce HTML.
We need to wrap each section in heading then content.
For lists, use - .
For prose, use
.
We should not repeat job title.
We should not include metadata like Job ID.
We should not include boilerplate like EEO, E-Verify, etc. Remove those.
Thus final HTML:
Responsibilities
- Load and unload product into and out of ovens.
- Work to increase efficiencies and product quality.
- Verify work and storage areas are maintained, safe, clean and organized.
- Monitor each smokehouse and product cook for accurate cooking process.
- Understand product thickness to adjust smokehouse process to properly adjust cooking procedures.
- Understand and rotate product within the smokehouse when needed when monitoring smokehouse process.
- Follow good manufacturing practices and HACCP training, along with company SOP’s, and SSOP’s.
- Set oven controllers to correct program indicated in product specifications.
- Monitor oven cycles and product through testing samples.
- Perform various tests at required intervals such as PH tests on in-process and finished product, fat and moisture levels, etc.
- Complete documentation at required intervals according to company practice.
- Spray applications to products per specifications.
- Report detected inconsistencies to supervisors, quality assurance personnel, or managers.
- Sanitize designated drains, floors, and equipment at required intervals.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary.
- Perform all duties within OSHA and company safety standards; LOTO, wear PPE and maintain safety equipment.
- 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.
- Monitor work environment for general food safety hazards such as condensation monitoring, etc.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED or one to three months related experience/training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Preferred: 1+ years of relevant experience
- Experience working with Alkar and/or EnviroPak Smokehouse Ovens
- Knowledge of SAP
Skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills required
- Must demonstrate a positive, professional image of themselves and the company
- Strong problem solving abilities required
- Must be able to anticipate, recognize, and resolve various issues and obstacles
- Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Must be able to work in an ever changing, team environment
- Good organizational skills; demonstrated ability to prioritize work load effectively.
- Ability to calculate using fractions, decimals, and percentages, copy figures, count and record without transposing numbers.
- Ability to follow written or verbal instructions using several variables.
- Must be able to speak, read and write in the English language enough to effectively perform the essential functions of the position.
- Ability to work with diverse group of people with varying levels of education and expertise background.
- Must be able to work odd shifts, work nights, weekends, rotating shifts and short notice overtime based upon plant needs.
- Must
Responsibilities
) with- each duty.
- Qualifications (
Qualifications
) with education/experience and preferred. - Skills (Skills
) with list of abilities. - Benefits (Benefits
) with list. - Pay (Pay
) with pay rate. - Schedule (Schedule
) with shift info. We should not include About the role. We must preserve all substantive information, not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include each duty exactly as described, but we can condense into bullet points but must keep detail. We'll copy each duty sentence. Let's extract duties: From "Job Description" paragraph: "Load and unload product into and out of ovens. Work to increase efficiencies and product quality. Verify work and storage areas are maintained, safe, clean and organized. Monitor each smokehouse and product cook for accurate cooking process. Understand product thickness to adjust smokehouse process to properly adjust cooking procedures. Understand and rotate product within the smokehouse when needed when monitoring smokehouse process. Follow good manufacturing practices and HACCP training, along with company SOP’s, and SSOP’s. Set oven controllers to correct program indicated in product specifications. Monitor oven cycles and product through testing samples. Perform various tests at required intervals such as PH tests on in-process and finished product, fat and moisture levels, etc. Complete documentation at required intervals according to company practice. Spray applications to products per specifications. Report detected inconsistencies to supervisors, quality assurance personnel, or managers. Sanitize designated drains, floors, and equipment at required intervals. Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary." Then safety section: "Safety: Perform all duties within OSHA and company safety standards; LOTO, wear PPE and maintain safety equipment. 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. Monitor work environment for general food safety hazards such as condensation monitoring, etc." We should include safety duties as part of Responsibilities. Now Qualifications: "Required Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED or one to three months related experience/training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred: 1+ years of relevant experience Experience working with Alkar and/or EnviroPak Smokehouse Ovens Knowledge of SAP" We need to keep that. Skills: "REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES: Strong written and oral communication skills required Must demonstrate a positive, professional image of themselves and the company Strong problem solving abilities required Must be able to anticipate, recognize, and resolve various issues and obstacles Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision Must be able to work in an ever changing, team environment Good organizational skills; demonstrated ability to prioritize work load effectively. Ability to calculate using fractions, decimals, and percentages, copy figures, count and record without transposing numbers. Ability to follow written or verbal instructions using several variables. Must be able to speak, read and write in the English language enough to effectively perform the essential functions of the position. Ability to work with diverse group of people with varying levels of education and expertise background. Must be able to work odd shifts, work nights, weekends, rotating shifts and short notice overtime based upon plant needs. Must be able to perform repetitive functions. Proficient in Internet navigation, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Proven thorough understanding of fermentation processes and Aw procedures." Benefits: "Link Snacks provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off." Pay: "The starting rate for this role is $20.25 - $26.25 (Hourly). $.75 and $1.50 shift differentials available depending on shift hours. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Link Snacks Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards." Schedule: From skills: "Must be able to work odd shifts, work nights, weekends, rotating shifts and short notice overtime based upon plant needs." Also maybe mention shift differentials already in Pay. We'll put schedule bullet. Now produce HTML. We need to wrap each section inheading then content. For lists, use
- .
For prose, use
. We should not repeat job title. We should not include metadata like Job ID. We should not include boilerplate like EEO, E-Verify, etc. Remove those. Thus final HTML:
Responsibilities
- Load and unload product into and out of ovens.
- Work to increase efficiencies and product quality.
- Verify work and storage areas are maintained, safe, clean and organized.
- Monitor each smokehouse and product cook for accurate cooking process.
- Understand product thickness to adjust smokehouse process to properly adjust cooking procedures.
- Understand and rotate product within the smokehouse when needed when monitoring smokehouse process.
- Follow good manufacturing practices and HACCP training, along with company SOP’s, and SSOP’s.
- Set oven controllers to correct program indicated in product specifications.
- Monitor oven cycles and product through testing samples.
- Perform various tests at required intervals such as PH tests on in-process and finished product, fat and moisture levels, etc.
- Complete documentation at required intervals according to company practice.
- Spray applications to products per specifications.
- Report detected inconsistencies to supervisors, quality assurance personnel, or managers.
- Sanitize designated drains, floors, and equipment at required intervals.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary.
- Perform all duties within OSHA and company safety standards; LOTO, wear PPE and maintain safety equipment.
- 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.
- Monitor work environment for general food safety hazards such as condensation monitoring, etc.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED or one to three months related experience/training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Preferred: 1+ years of relevant experience
- Experience working with Alkar and/or EnviroPak Smokehouse Ovens
- Knowledge of SAP
Skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills required
- Must demonstrate a positive, professional image of themselves and the company
- Strong problem solving abilities required
- Must be able to anticipate, recognize, and resolve various issues and obstacles
- Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Must be able to work in an ever changing, team environment
- Good organizational skills; demonstrated ability to prioritize work load effectively.
- Ability to calculate using fractions, decimals, and percentages, copy figures, count and record without transposing numbers.
- Ability to follow written or verbal instructions using several variables.
- Must be able to speak, read and write in the English language enough to effectively perform the essential functions of the position.
- Ability to work with diverse group of people with varying levels of education and expertise background.
- Must be able to work odd shifts, work nights, weekends, rotating shifts and short notice overtime based upon plant needs.
- Must
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