Processing Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary : Processing Operators are responsible for meeting production throughput and quality goals, ensuring all product checks are performed and documentation is correct. They must be able to follow food safety Good Manufacturing Practices and procedures and personal safety procedures. Processing operators perform different jobs depending on skill and training level.

Essential Functions and Related Responsibilities :

Processing Operator 1

Entry level position generally responsible for removing cooked product from screens and packing into work in process (WIP) bins making sure not to mix products and properly labeling WIP bins.

• Ensure product is released by quality and can be removed from screens.
• Remove product from the screens and place into WIP bins.
• Notify department leader and / or quality of any noted issues with the product.

Positions may be 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift.

Processing Operator 2

Next level position that may be assigned to several different tasks;

This is a 1st shift position with staggered start times working in the processing cold room.

Processing Operator 3

Upgraded skill position that includes ability to setup, run, and disassemble the extruder in addition to tasks assigned in Processing Operator 2 and / or coarse chopping meat prior to mixing.

Extrusion skills;

Meat chopping skills;

This is a 1st shift position with staggered start times working in the processing cold room.

Processing Operator 4

Upgraded skill position that includes the ability to add ingredients according to the batch sheet and run the mixing bowl in addition to tasks assigned in Processing Operator 3.

Mixing skills;

This is a 1st shift position with staggered start times working in the processing cold room.

Processing Operator 5

Upgraded skill position that includes the ability to gather materials required for making batches and be able to perform any of the Operator level tasks as needed.

This is a 1st shift position with staggered start times working in the processing cold room.

Job Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education / Experience :

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability :

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Math Ability :

Ability to add and subtract and to multiply and divide. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability :

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Computer Skills :

No computer skills required.

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative 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 functions.

The employee must (depending on position)

frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is