Operator II

MUST BE 18 YEARS OLD AND NOT CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN HIGH SCHOOL TO APPLY“This role will require extended hours based on production needs, including work to be performed after regular business hours and on weekends.”Microwave operator / Batching Op 11

Primary Function:

Support wet processing of Snack Food products through the initial preparation of raw materials.

Major

Duties and 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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of industrial machine operation

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to complete paperwork neatly and accurately

Materials and Equipment:

Raw meat

Spices

Flaking, mixing and grinding machinery

Kettles

Hopper lift

Work Environment:

Stand on concrete

Hot and cold temperatures

Fumes or odors

Wet

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

Personal hygiene

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of industrial machine operation

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to complete paperwork neatly and accurately