Ingredient Tech-Days

Job Description:

JOB PURPOSE:

Responsible for the meat room set-up and operation.

DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Responsible for operating the meat grinding system up to and including the metal detector, block breaker, emulsifier, and mixer.
  • Transfer 40# blocks from between shoulder and waist height to a conveyor at waist height
  • Transfer blocks at a rate of not less than 3000# / hour (75 blocks / hour)
  • Understand written instruction and basic math to calculate ingredient ratios based on production run.
• Responsible for product changeover and equipment set-up.
• Responsible for accuracy of supply inventory through proper issuing, transferring, and restocking of materials.
• Complete cycle counts weekly for accuracy of inventory.
• Safely operate forklift (must obtain Alphia certification).
• Required to operate shag truck.
• Responsible for immediately reporting all quality issues to the Production Supervisor.
• Participate in full facility and equipment clean-up between product runs, as directed.
• Responsible for helping maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Accountable for personal safety behavior and performance.
• Responsible for becoming familiar with GMP’s and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for all products.
• Required to notify a supervisor or a lead employee of any situation or observation that may adversely affect food safety and/or quality.
• Other duties as assigned or directed by supervisor.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required).

• Education level: high school diploma and/or GED required.
• Experience: Experience in a manufacturing environment is desired.
• Willing to work in a team environment and contribute to group goals.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in written form.
• Ability to receive and provide instructions in a positive manner.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, and percentages.
• Ability to multi-task.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.  The phrases “occasionally,” “regularly,” and “frequently” correspond to the following definitions: “occasionally” means up to 25% of working time, “regularly” means between 26 and 75% of working time, and “frequently” means 76% and more of working time.)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, walk, and move from place to place.  The employee is occasionally required to sit, use foot/feet to operate machine, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl or reach above shoulders.  The employee is frequently required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or touch.

The employee must exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and / or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Alphia is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.