Meat Processor
Division/ Department: Operations
Reports to: Production Manager
Job Summary: The Meat Processing I is responsible for the day-to-day operation of equipment during operations. This is a hands-on role in which the employee is responsible for ensuring that all equipment is in good working order for the days production run and completing the production run.
Essential Functions:
Organizes, works on, and leads production lines each day to ensure freeze drying of raw material.
Dice raw meat, form and blend with ingredients.
Inspects and review’s proper function, adjustment, and alignment of all production equipment daily.
Review of products for obvious quality problems – Examples include appearance, weight, and correct labels.
Packaging of products using rules and guidelines of management.
Performs under no direction with the ability to perform solo
Can follow GMP’s and SOP’s and abide by all safe working rules and requirements.
Can train new staff correctly on Meat Processor I functions
Learns how to slide, and push meat
Knowledge of inspecting meat on conveyor and what to look for.
Model employee in regard to attendance, working with others and following company policies/procedures
Ability to problem solve
Makes minimal mistakes
Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working area.
Recording any data as required.
Clean and sanitize all equipment at end of production.
Other duties as assigned.
Specific Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED required.
Relevant experience preferred.
Must be able effectively work and interact in a team environment.
Assist other personnel to accomplish tasks.
Previous experience in a meat processing facility highly desired.
Previous experience in a HACCP environment preferred.
Experience in an SQF certified facility desired.
Physical Demands/Work Requirements:
Ability to stand for long periods.
Must be able to bend and stoop regularly while working.
Must be able to complete moderately complex math problems and measurement conversions accurately and repetitively.
Must be able to repetitively lift a maximum of 50 lbs. waist high and over the shoulder.
Must be able to follow work instructions, effectively communicate information to co-workers and management, and write legibly.
Must be able to work in a cold and wet meat processing facility.
Must be able to comprehend the various phases of the position.
Must be able to work weekend overtime as requested.
All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements as the employee may be required to perform any other duties as assigned. In the event of an absence where the Assembler cannot perform these duties, any other trained personnel shall perform these duties.