Operator Formulation

$20 $21.50/hr.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of but not be limited to the following:

General:

• Follow daily production schedule and achieve specified goals.
• Ensure product conforms to specifications.
• Prevent and minimize rework and/or inedible.
• May require working on taping machines shrink wrap machines pallet jacks trash and recycling compactors.
• Perform standard operating procedures of production and inspection functions as directed.
• Successfully complete all necessary technical training and skills verification as directed. 
• Successfully complete all necessary soft skills training as directed.
• Return from breaks in a timely manner; notify lead/foreman/supervisor before leaving the department.
• Accurately complete all necessary paperwork as directed.
• Attend all department and company scheduled meetings.
• Works scheduled shift as assigned. 
• Maintain a safe clean and organized work area.
• Immediately report all accidents and deficiencies to the lead/foreman/supervisor.
• Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly.
• Suggest improvements; continuously improve the quality of all support activities.
• Perform all required duties within OSHA and company safety standards. 
• Follows set company and OSHA safety rules regulations and guidelines at all times.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) training along with company prerequisite programs Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOPs).
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary.
• Ensure products are correctly labeled and identified for proper disposition.
• Keep record of products used to follow FIFO (first in first out)
• Add ingredients to batch and verify against formulations in Blending system.
• Move meat into machine(s) and/or combos and/or vmags using appropriate tools and techniques
• Load meat racks push meat trucks from one area to another visually monitoring meat for quality.
• Maintain accurate records washing and sanitizing carts racks and trucks

Key Responsibilities:

• Operating Machinery: Setting up running and adjusting machinery to produce goods according to specifications. 
• Maintaining Equipment: Performing routine maintenance such as cleaning lubricating and inspecting machinery for potential problems. 
• Troubleshooting Issues: Identifying and resolving minor mechanical or operational problems to minimize downtime. 
• Ensuring Quality: Monitoring product quality inspecting raw goods and reporting defects. 
• Safety Compliance: Adhering to safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment. 
• Documentation: Keeping records of machine operations maintenance and product output. 
• Material Handling: Preparing and feeding raw materials into the machines. 
• Collaboration:Working with other team members including engineers maintenance personnel and supervisors. 

Qualifications :

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required Education: None

Required Experience: Previous machine operator experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES:

• Must be able to work in a fastpaced environment.
• Must be able to perform repetitive functions.
• Must adhere to all company policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Must be able to accept direction from Department Leads and supervisors
• Must be able to communicate with coworkers and supervisor.
• Must be able to work in a team oriented environment.
• Must be able to perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Excellent attendance and dependability
• Attention to detail
• Fastpaced environment
• Work well with others
• Great communication skills

Additional Information :

The starting rate for this role is $20 $21.50/hr. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including but not limited to external market data internal equity location and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Links Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and programspecific awards. Jack Links provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members including medical dental and vision benefits life and disability insurance 401k participation paid holidays and paid time off.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be successfully perform 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 regularly required to stand walk use hands to finger handle or feel lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant / office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet / slippery floors. Travel may be required.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Jack Links provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic that is protected by federal state or local law.

EVERIFY:
Jack Links is participant in the federal EVerify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.  For information about the EVerify program please visit:   Work :

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