Smokehouse Operator - 2nd Shift
Smokehouse Operator - 2nd Shift
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Job Description
Title: Smokehouse Operator
Schedule: 2nd/B Nights
1st Week: Monday-Thursday 6:00 pm - 6:00 am
2nd Week: Monday-Wednesday 6:00 pm - 6:00 am
The primary purpose of the Smokehouse Operator is to operate and monitor all smokehouse processes. The role of the Smokehouse Operator is to ensure the product is cooked in a safe and efficient manner to the highest possible quality.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of but not be limited to the following:
- Load and unload product into and out of ovens.
- Work to increase efficiencies and product quality.
- Verify work and storage areas are maintained safe clean and organized.
- Monitor each smokehouse and product cook for accurate cooking process.
- Understand product thickness to adjust smokehouse process to properly adjust cooking procedures.
- Understand and rotate product within the smokehouse when needed when monitoring smokehouse process.
- Follow good manufacturing practices and HACCP training along with company SOPs and SSOPs.
- Set oven controllers to correct program indicated in product specifications.
- Monitor oven cycles and product through testing samples.
- Perform various tests at required intervals such as PH tests on in-process and finished product fat and moisture levels etc.
- Complete documentation at required intervals according to company practice.
- Spray applications to products per specifications. Report detected inconsistencies to supervisors quality assurance personnel or managers.
- Sanitize designated drains floors and equipment at required intervals.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary.
Safety:
- Perform all duties within OSHA and company safety standards; LOTO wear PPE and maintain safety equipment.
- 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.
- Monitor work environment for general food safety hazards such as condensation monitoring etc.
Qualifications :
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Required Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED or one to three months related experience/training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred:
- One to two years of relevant experience
- Experience working with Alkar and/or EnviroPak Smokehouse Ovens
- Knowledge of SAP
REQUIRED SKILLS KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES:
- Strong written and oral communication skills required
- Must demonstrate a positive professional image of themselves and the company
- Strong problem solving abilities required
- Must be able to anticipate recognize and resolve various issues and obstacles
- Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Must be able to work in an ever changing team environment
- Good organizational skills; demonstrated ability to prioritize work load effectively.
- Ability to calculate using fractions decimals and percentages copy figures count and record without transposing numbers.
- Ability to follow written or verbal instructions using several variables.
- Must be able to speak read and write in the English language enough to effectively perform the essential functions of the position.
- Ability to work with diverse group of people with varying levels of education and expertise background.
- Must be able to work odd shifts work nights weekends rotating shifts and short notice overtime based upon plant needs.
- Must be able to perform repetitive functions.
- Proficient in Internet navigation Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Proven thorough understanding of fermentation processes.
Additional Information :
The starting rate for this role is $16.96 - $25.44. 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 program-specific 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.
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.
E-VERIFY:
Jack Links is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For information about the E-Verify program please visit: your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
