Grade A Processor

Processor

The Processor is responsible for the maintenance of cooked product batches. A processor combines liquid and granular ingredients according to specifications for producing glazes, sauces, dips, and dressings. The processor is also responsible for operating mixing equipment, pumps, and valves as required to efficiently maintain the required production schedule. Monitors equipment and oversees area procedures. Supports the training of Mixer team members.

They are responsible for overseeing their area and keeping their mixing area and equipment clean and maintaining separation of allergens for all batches.

• Combines ingredients in proper sequence, weights and proportions as specified by product formulas.
• Pulls pre-weighed pallets of ingredients weighing up to 3,000 lbs. into processing area utilizing a pallet jack or electrical pallet jack.
• Lifts spice bags, bulk ingredients, and buckets of ingredients weighing 35 to 80 lbs. without assistance and up to 160 lbs. with assistance on a continuous basis.
• Reads scales and performs arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.
• Provides product samples to lab according to defined requirements.
• Rolls or pushes ingredient drums to pump into mixer.
• Operates mixing equipment, pumps, and valves to add ingredients in correct amounts.
• Utilizes computer to maintain proper documentation regarding consumption and quality checks.
• Troubleshoots equipment failures and escalates to maintenance as needed.
• Participates in Safety and Quality initiatives to drive.
• Controls water, temperature, steam capacity valves, agitator and scraper drives to ensure precise product handling.
• Cleans and rinses equipment and area according to specified procedures.
• Completes all required daily documentation and reporting for equipment, supplies, and products.
• Maintains company standards for cleanliness, food safety and productivity in the processing area, including ensuring appropriate sanitation and CIP procedures have been completed.
• Provides support for the processing supervisor in maintaining continuous production.
• Supports training of new mixers and processors
• Assists other processor positions when needed; works cooperatively with other members of the processing area.
• Ensures adherence to quality, 5S, food safety, OSHA and HAC CP support programs; assures conformity to all company, customer and government standards by all in work area.
• Serve as a Qualified Individual as part of the plant's Food Safety Plan, including monitoring and verification activities related to process control and preventive control measures.
• Responsible for preventive control measures including proper Allergen Cleaning. If properly trained to run the Grade A Dairy process, responsibilities will also include process control measures such as proper time and temperature requirements for pasteurization.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Basic mechanical aptitude and math skills are required.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Ability to read/write and follow detailed directions and to understand time, temperature, and weight measurements.
• Ability to work cooperatively with a team.
• High school diploma or GED.

Works in a manufacturing environment where the employee is regularly required to speak, read, sit, stand, walk, climb, crouch, lift, reach, grasp, and bend while moving about the facility. Must be able to move 75 pounds a distance of 25 feet or more at various frequencies and or intervals. Must be able to stand for an 8 – 12-hour shift (sometimes longer) with regular breaks while performing repetitive tasks.

May be required to work overtime and/or weekends as needed. The employee may be exposed to non-ambient temperatures, odors, dust, oil, slippery floors, moving parts/equipment. The noise level is loud in the plant. Ear protection, eye/face protection, hair/beard nets, steel-toed/slip-resistant shoes, and gloves are required as necessary in accordance with company GMP and safety standards.