Grinder OPR PR04 2nd Shift Cincinnati OH

Tyson Foods•Cincinnati, OH

2d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

The Grinder Operator is responsible for operating a grinding machine safely while maintaining a clean work area. This role requires knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety protocols specific to the grinding process. The position involves inspecting equipment, parts, and blades for proper repair and sanitation before setup, interpreting work instructions, and accurately identifying raw materials. The operator will assist in verifying lot number usage according to formulas, performing transactions using an RF terminal or scanner, and communicating effectively during shift changes. Key responsibilities include controlling product losses, washing down equipment for product changeovers, discarding trash properly, maintaining a clean work area, boxing raw materials, and ensuring rework is used as specified. The role also requires informing warehouse personnel of needed raw materials, potentially maintaining a forklift license, and reporting any deficiencies that could compromise food safety. Adherence to GMP standards and safety guidelines is mandatory. The position requires the ability 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.
Knowledgeable in GMP and safety as it pertains to the grinding process.
Willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to use basic math skills.
Must be willing and able to lift up to 80lbs. as required.
Must be willing to work overtime and weekends when required.
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

Responsibilities

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.
Insure 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 while performing job duties.
Read schedules, meat sheets and spec sheets to ensure correct product is on production line.