Grinder Operator

JOB TITLE: Production Worker - Grinder

REPORTS TO: Shift Supervisor

JOB DUTIES:

1st shift opening. 6am- 2:30pm.

Assist with formulating, grinding, blending, and testing raw materials for production use per product specifications.

Measure and weigh raw ingredients.

Unbox meat to load and supply to the grinder as needed.

Haul empty boxes and trash to compactor or dumpster.

Perform fat tests and corrections per product specifications.

Assist with setting up or tearing down grinding equipment.

Maintain required batching paperwork.

Work designated hours May involve some overtime.

Produce product in an efficient and economical manner.

Maintain a safe and sanitary work area.

Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety rules and regulations.

Gain knowledge of production equipment and processes.

Assist in training new employees.

Establish a good working relationship with co-workers and supervisors.

Follow all Lockout/Tag out procedures.

Other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Responsible, dependable, reliable, good dexterity, quality and safety conscious, and cooperative.

NOTE:

All duties are essential job functions. Rotation to each job function is required.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

This document does not create an employee contract, implied or otherwise, other than an ‘at will’ employment relationship. Management may change this job description at any time to reflect accurate job duties of a Production Worker – Grinder.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES OF THIS POSITION:

CLIMBING: Ascending and descending stairs or work stands, using feet/legs and hands/arms.

BALANCING: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on slippery surfaces.

STOOPING: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.

CROUCHING: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

REACHING: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

STANDING: Particularly for sustained periods of time.

WALKING: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long periods of time.

PUSHING: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.

PULLING: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.

LIFTING: Raising objects from a lower to a high position, lowering objects from a higher to a low position, or moving objects horizontally from position to position.

GRASPING: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

TALKING: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

HEARING: Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.

VISION: Ability to visually inspect products, equipment and processes. Requires visual acuity including depth perception and field of vision.

READING: Ability to read production schedules, grinding specifications, safety signs, scales, product labels, and any company policies and procedures distributed or posted.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION:

HEAVY WORK: Lifting 45 - 60 pounds frequently.

MEDIUM WORK: Exerting force frequently to move objects.

CONDITIONS THE WORKER WILL BE SUBJECT TO IN THIS POSITION:

The worker is subject to cold: temperatures below 50 degrees for periods of up to 8 hours.

The worker is subject to noise: there is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard.

The worker is subject to potential hazards: includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, sharp tools, and electrical current.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.50 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 45 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability to Commute:

• Coal Valley, IL 61240 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Coal Valley, IL 61240: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17