Blend/ Dry Cure Operator

Essential Functions

· Must be able to understand ingredients and follow procedures to properly blend and chill ingredients.

· 1st Shift Blender must fill tumbler with raw meat ingredients to mix, and pour contents into combos.

· Fill out required paperwork in a neat and accurate manner.

· Responsible for identifying any foreign materials or objects found in product.

· Make sure temperature is recorded and done at required intervals

· Take temperature of combo and properly stretch wrap the combo and pallet

· Control temperature of product and strive to provide a high quality blended product. Follow proper mixture of raw materials as directed by the Supervisor.

· Know all aspects of Blending Room. This includes running of rework, running sample products and basic knowledge of equipment in department.

· Troubleshoot minor mechanical problems and correct if possible to maintain production output. Contact your Supervisor if there is an issue.

· Raking the bacon out of the blender into the combos.

· Responsible for weighing and wrapping pallets and making sure product is covered properly.

· Using pallet jack, move product into and out of blend room and coolers

· Using pallet jack, maneuver combos of product into position.

· Maintain product flow

· Other various duties as directed by Supervisor

Requirements

· Follow GMPs at all times

· Maintain a safe work environment and follow safety policies

· Notify management immediately of any unsafe situations

· Follow all Food Safety Policies

· Must always follow LOTO (Lock out Tag out) program

· Participate in daily LEAN meeting and stretches

· Regular attendance is required

· Prompt, on time reporting to work stations is required

· Ability to stand on concrete floors for 8-9 hours a day

· Ability to safely walk on uneven surfaces including ramps and stairs

· Ability to safely stand on platform while performing repetitive tasks above the level of shoulders

· Ability to climb step and extension ladders

· Ability to safely walk on extremely slick surfaces due to working or weather conditions

· Strength Factor Level 4-Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly

· This position will require working in an environment where CO2 is used.

Competencies

· Outstanding communication skills

· Team Player

· Have a positive and professional attitude