Forklift Oper-Grind Rm

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The individual is responsible for transporting raw materials to the grinding room and removing trash and pallets from the grinding room. The Forklift Operator will ensure that all raw materials are pulled on a FIFO basis, and as allocated on the line‑up sheet or by supervised instruction. He/she will pull and stage (assemble and use) raw materials in proper rotation. He/she will be required to lift pallets and empty containers that will weigh 80 pounds or more.

He/she will be required to have a valid forklift license and operate assigned machinery safely in accordance with the company guidelines. The job classification is Labor Grade 5.

• Have a valid, updated forklift license issued by GSF.
• Total and full range of motion physical.
• Lift and 80+ pounds.
• All senses for organoleptic check of raw material, i.e., sight, smell, etc.
• Constant standing, walking, and moving.
• Wearing protective equipment and/or clothing as required.
• Work in an area with temperatures from 40 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit, and occasionally in temperatures of less than 10 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Learn bar coding, using bar‑coding equipment.
• Good reading, writing, and communication skills.

• A. Meat received is identified by the percent of lean in the product. These percentages typically range from 50% to 98%. For example, the meat with the least lean is called 50’s.
• B. Most meat is delivered fresh cut in 2,000‑pound fiberboard containers; however, occasionally we get meat that is frozen and packaged in 60‑pound boxes. This product is high‑lean content.
• C. The container will identify.
• 2. Type of product.
• 3. Cut date (day meat was actually cut and put in the bin at the slaughter house).
• D. Tags placed at the top of the combo are put there by our meat receiver and show the P.O./Lot # and the weight in pounds when received. Tags are color coded for each day of the week.

• A. At the beginning of each day a “Pull Sheet” showing the raw materials that have cleared lab testing will be used as a guide to pull and stage product for the grinding room for the entire day’s production. Additional lots will be added as needed during the day.
• Note:
  
  If there are any partial combos remaining from the previous night’s production, they should be used first if applicable. Check with your supervisor if you have questions about this.
• B. If there is more than one lot of the same product to be used, pull the product with the oldest “cut date.”
• C. Check the color‑coded tags on the edge of the combo for corresponding lot# on the “Pull Sheet.”
• D. Check with the blender operator and first grinder operator to assure the correct type of product is pulled and staged for processing.
• E. All raw products will be stored in the chill rooms, or tempering room. These rooms are continually monitored for correct storage temperatures.

• A. Operate forklift in accordance with GSF forklift operating procedures.
• 1. Have a valid forklift operator’s license.
• 2. Perform operational and safety inspection prior to operating the forklift and report any problems to supervisor.
• 3. Responsible for the safe operation of assigned forklift.
• 4. Forklift Battery Changing Procedures (see battery changing procedures).
• B. Supply Raw Materials to Grinding Room.
• 1. Use raw products line‑up list in accordance with product pack dates.
• a. Raw materials are labeled with the following information:
• i. Type of raw material.
• ii. Name of supplier.
• 2. Fresh combos of boneless beef are staged along the rear wall of the grinding room.
• i. Combos shall be away from the curb and space for access of product inspection.
• 3. Stage frozen product in designated area at black conveyor.
• 4. Pallet of frozen blocks shall be placed on the floor between the blender station…