Grinder OPR 1st Shift Cincinnati OH

Tyson•Cincinnati, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for operating a grinding machine safely while maintaining a clean work area. The Grinder Operator needs to be knowledgeable in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety as they pertain to the grinding process. The role involves inspecting equipment, parts, and blades for good repair and sanitation before setup, reading and interpreting work instructions, and accurately identifying raw materials. The operator will assist in verifying lot number usage according to formulas, perform basic math for production paperwork, and complete QA checks for the raw area. Responsibilities also include performing transactions using an RF terminal or scanner, communicating effectively during shift changes, controlling product losses, washing down equipment for product changeovers, discarding trash properly, maintaining a clean work area, boxing combos of raw materials, and ensuring rework is used as specified. The operator must inform warehouse personnel of needed raw materials and may need to maintain a forklift license. A critical aspect of the role is the individual responsibility to report any deficiencies that could compromise food safety. The position requires adherence to GMP standards and safety guidelines, and the willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed. The operator must be able to read schedules, meat sheets, and spec sheets to ensure correct product is on the production line.

Requirements

Ability to operate a grinding machine safely.
Knowledge of GMP and safety pertaining to the grinding process.
Ability to inspect equipment, parts, and blades for good repair and sanitation.
Ability to read and interpret work instructions.
Ability to accurately identify all raw materials.
Ability to assist in lot number verification.
Ability to perform written/typed instructions for item formulation.
Basic math skills for production paperwork.
Ability to complete QA checks and documentation.
Ability to perform transactions using RF terminal or scanner.
Ability to communicate effectively during shift changes.
Ability to control product losses.
Ability to wash down equipment and discard trash properly.
Ability to maintain a clean and organized work area.
Ability to box combos of raw materials.
Ability to ensure rework is used as specified.
Ability to inform warehouse personnel of needed raw materials.
Willing and able to lift up to 80lbs.
Must have held a position for six (6) months within the past twenty four (24) months with the same employer.

Nice To Haves

Maintain a forklift license to help move product.

Responsibilities

Operate a grinding machine safely and keep the work area clean.
Inspect equipment, parts, and blades to verify they are in good repair and sanitary prior to set up.
Read and interpret work instructions.
Accurately identify all raw materials used in the grinding process.
Assist in the accurate verification of proper lot number usage in accordance with lots specified on formulas.
Read, comprehend, and accurately perform any written/typed instructions for an item formulation.
Use basic math skills when completing production paperwork.
Complete all QA checks and documentation for the raw area.
Perform appropriate transactions using RF terminal or scanner.
Responsible for shift change communication.
Responsible for controlling losses of product.
Wash down equipment for product changeovers and discard trash in the proper container.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Box combos of raw materials as required.
Ensure that rework is used in each load as specified.
Inform proper warehouse personnel in a timely manner of all raw materials needed for the grinding process.
Maintain a forklift license to help move product (position may require).
Report all possible deficiencies that could compromise food safety.
Adhere to all GMP standards and safety guidelines.
Read schedules, meat sheets and spec sheets to ensure correct product is on production line.