General plant labor, including operating machinery, forklift operation, lab sampling, grinder operation, rotator and slurry meat operation, housekeeping, cleaning, painting, grounds, and general housekeeping in all areas of the plant. Essential Duties/Responsibilities Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. General plant labor. Utilize and operate a forklift Utilize lab equipment to take samples and perform tests on products Temperature monitoring of product and rotator operation Fresh meat sampling/Frozen meat sampling Raw product unloading Finished product loading Plate Freezer Operation Inventory counts Stretch Wrapper Operation Pressure Washer Operation Housekeeping, hosing down floors, moping, sweeping, emptying trash, picking up trash, etc. Shovel and clean up spills in the plant. Keep barrels emptied of trash and products. Clean equipment from top to bottom. Help unstop screw conveyors. Cut plastic and product off of screw. Keep floor drains cleaned out and covers on drains. Paint as directed. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Must be 18 years of age High School diploma or GED Preferred Qualifications Manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience preferred. Prior experience in a rendering facility or production environment preferred. Works well with other in a team environment Dependable; reliable; ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed. Working Conditions & Physical Demands Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level, strong odors, and/or exposure to heat and cold
- Constantly Exposed to bio hazardous conditions
- Constantly Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations
- Frequently Exposed to Electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock
- Occasionally Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment
- Frequently Must be able to constantly sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, talk, hear, taste, and smell.
Frequently lift up to 50 pounds