Processing Technician 1

Job Details

Job Location:

Southside Processing LLC
- Elgin, TX 78621

Position Type:
Full Time

Processing Technician I

Under the direction of the Processing Supervisor, processes all raw and smoked products.

• Completes all start-up and shut-down procedures for all processing areas.
• Grinds, blends, and final grinds all raw materials to be used in processing.
• Loads and unloads, cooks and records weights for smokehouse.
• Completes required forms and properly applies thermometers and probes.
• Understands the procedures for hanging smoked meats.
• Assembles Weiler grinder and mixer/blender on a daily basis for processing.
• Weighs all materials according to each product specific formulation with no under weights and +1 pound max overweight and documents on each product specific batch card.
• Weighs spices and water and documents on batch cards according to each ground batch.
• Understands the mixing and grinding procedure to prepare the product for stuffing.
• Observes product appearance and changes plate or knives accordingly.
• Understands smokehouse operations which include start-up, weights and loading of wood, placing of thermometer probes, checking each cycle and documentation.
• Adheres to all HACCP requirements for all CCP’s and correctly completing all required forms.
• Washes, scrubs and sanitizes machines and all areas according to sanitation schedule.
• Observes safety and security standards.

• Education and/or
  
  Experience:
  
  One to two years’ of food manufacturing experience preferred
• Food Handler Certification required...Southside can assist you in obtaining this
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to understand English for all job-related circumstances.
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to add, subtract, using whole numbers.
• Reasoning Ability:
  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

While performing the duties of this job, he/she is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. He/she is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. He/she must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Exposed to heat and cold temperatures throughout the work day.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

• Tuition Reimbursement Program- up to 100% paid college tuition
• 25% Employee Discount on Restaurant food purchases, 10% Discount on Market and Merchandise items
• Shift meal discount of $8.75 per day
• 401K
  - Southside Market & Barbeque will match the team member contributions 100% (dollar-for-dollar) on your Salary Deferrals up to 3% of compensation; plus, a 50% matching contribution on any additional Salary Deferrals above 3% up to 5% of compensation.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Focused Leadership Development Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short- term and Long- term Disability
• 1 week Vacation pay/year - accrual starts on day 1
• 1 week Sick pay/year - accrual starts on day 1
• ALL COMPANY HOLIDAY Closures Paid
  - Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter – if normally scheduled for day it occurs on
• Full time set Schedules