Smokehouse Operator

JOB TITLE

Smoke House Operator

DEPARTMENT

Smoke House

REPORTS TO

Processing Supervisor Shifts:

Days, Swing & Grave Attendance Bonus Program

• Additional Monies per hour

SUMMARY:

A Smoke House Operator transports products in and out of the smokehouse; Advises what product will go into smokehouses; Inspects carts of product for proper stick placement and proper placement in the smoke house.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Knows and adheres to the rules of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Knows and adheres to the safety procedures; Reports safety concerns to Packaging Manager. Notifies processing team leader as to what product is to be loaded to which smoke house. Provides corresponding number to be attached to the carts with the exact number of carts per smoke house Loads smoke house with the same product as much as possible; Decides what product will be combined to fill the smoke house. Removes condensation from the ceiling, cleans the floor of all soap and other debris that would cause contamination. Assists moving the trucks into the smoke houses. Inspects each cart as it is loaded into the smoke house for proper stick placement and to line up the sticks as needed and to properly load the smoke house. Insures offracking area is prepared; Discharging area is clean and materials are dried and in the area that the product is to be offracked. Unloads the cars, moves empty carts out of the way of the offrackers, weighs and documents all filled containers; Supplies additional empty containers to offrackers. Help unload other smokehouses. Fill in as needed in other departments or shifts. Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), no prior experience necessary.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
• This position does not require any math skills.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one
• or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Ability to understand any and all safety requirements and cautions.
• Ability to perform the physical labor necessary.

COMPETENCIES

• Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Is consistently at work and on time.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person.
• Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, balance, bend, stoop, crouch and talk and hear.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move 30 pounds, and occasionally move carts/gondolas full/empty on wheels weighing up to 700 pounds with assistance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, temperature vary from 30 to 120 degrees; Minimal risk of electric shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to very loud.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Parental leave Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person Smokehouse Operator Bay City, OR 97107 $18 an hour

• Full-time $18 an hour
• Full-time

JOB TITLE

Smoke House Operator

DEPARTMENT

Smoke House

REPORTS TO

Processing Supervisor Shifts:

Days, Swing & Grave Attendance Bonus Program

• Additional Monies per hour

SUMMARY:

A Smoke House Operator transports products in and out of the smokehouse; Advises what product will go into smokehouses; Inspects carts of product for proper stick placement and proper placement in the smoke house.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Knows and adheres to the rules of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Knows and adheres to the safety procedures; Reports safety concerns to Packaging Manager. Notifies processing team leader as to what product is to be loaded to which smoke house. Provides corresponding number to be attached to the carts with the exact number of carts per smoke house Loads smoke house with the same product as much as possible; Decides what product will be combined to fill the smoke house. Removes condensation from the ceiling, cleans the floor of all soap and other debris that would cause contamination. Assists moving the trucks into the smoke houses. Inspects each cart as it is loaded into the smoke house for proper stick placement and to line up the sticks as needed and to properly load the smoke house. Insures offracking area is prepared; Discharging area is clean and materials are dried and in the area that the product is to be offracked. Unloads the cars, moves empty carts out of the way of the offrackers, weighs and documents all filled containers; Supplies additional empty containers to offrackers. Help unload other smokehouses. Fill in as needed in other departments or shifts. Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), no prior experience necessary.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
• This position does not require any math skills.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one
• or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Ability to understand any and all safety requirements and cautions.
• Ability to perform the physical labor necessary.

COMPETENCIES

• Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Is consistently at work and on time.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person.
• Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, balance, bend, stoop, crouch and talk and hear.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move 30 pounds, and occasionally move carts/gondolas full/empty on wheels weighing up to 700 pounds with assistance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, temperature vary from 30 to 120 degrees; Minimal risk of electric shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to very loud.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Parental leave Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person