Production Worker

First Shift and Second Shift are avaiable Scheduled /

Hours:

Monday - Friday with occasional weekends Reports to: The position reports to the department supervisor or lead person.

Job Summary:

The responsibility of the Grinder operator is to grind and mix meat daily according to the standard operating procedures (SOP) in his/her area as needed. Essential Duties / Responsibilities

• Assembly and disassembly of meat processing machines daily
• Assist other grinding team members in opening boxes of meat and putting them on the table to be ground.
• Responsible for running and monitoring the machines to make sure the machine does not malfunction, and the meat is ground to the right consistency and blend
• Measure the required ingredients for each batch as necessary
• Abide by OSHA standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), USDA guidelines and internal quality standards.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area according to SSOP's.
• Accurately complete and maintain records as required.
• Be conscientious and alert to the effectiveness of the safe operations by self and other grinding team members and make recommendations as needed.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Requirements /

Qualifications:

Training in the grinding area is required for this position. The training will consist of the complete process-from opening boxes of meat through final grinding and monitoring of the blends.

• Ability to work as a team with employees and other supervisors.
• Organized and attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Punctuality and good attendance
• Minimum education preferred is high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs. on a regular basis
• Must be certified to operate a pallet jack (Certification provided by employer)

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $15.50 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person