Technician I, Extract (DS)

The principal accountability of the position is to support all general production activities. This includes setting equipment up for production, any necessary cleaning, monitoring the filling process of the finished product, and final packaging for distribution. This position will also support any other production activities as required by the Lead, Production Supervisor, or the Manufacturing Manager.

• Following all plant Good Manufacturing Processes (GMPs) as trained, including wearing proper PPE and following safety guidelines
• Operating the Bone Dumper machinery, including loading the Dumper and operating the Crane system
• Operating Pallet Jacks and Tow Motors as needed, if certified
• Assisting with Pack-Off operations, including understanding the requirements for filling product into various containers and disposing of fat and mash
• Completing necessary paperwork and documentation, must understand all packaging and labeling requirements for products
• Responsible for creating and applying product labels
• Maintain quality production by measuring and recording temperatures, monitoring tempered bone temperature, etc
• Support proper sanitation practices by cleaning totes, cleaning the bone station, cleaning baskets, operating the foamer, following species-change procedures, and any required cleaning before, during, and after a batch
• Set-up and operate production and automated packaging equipment
• Understand all equipment capabilities and production procedures
• Maintain product segregation and lot/batch management
• Follow all associated regulations and procedures, including USDA policies and allergen compliance
• Adhere to all safety standards and company policies/procedures
• Maintain clean, organized and safe working environment
• Other relevant duties as assigned and properly trained to complete

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Highschool Diploma or equivalent requirement
• 1+ year of manufacturing experience (food manufacturing preferred)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to safely operate a tow motor
• Works in accordance with, and supports, company Standard Operating Procedures as outlined in the HACCP, SSOP and Quality manuals
• Reliable, dependable, with a “team player” orientation
• Willingness to be flexible on working hours, including weekends and holidays
• Willing to work overtime as needed
• Willingness to speak up and review problems with supervisor in order to determine best course of action, offering suggestions and providing clear communication of the problem
• Demonstrated verbal communication skills to be effective