Meat Processor

HAHNS Brothers • Westminster, MD

16d

About The Position

Monitor food processing machines and make adjustments to the controls for devices. · Program equipment to operate according to company and recipe standards and make changes to cooking temperature and time. · React to any type of alarms or malfunctions of the equipment and operate the shut-off switch when necessary · Load raw ingredients into the machines (injectors and macerators) and measure the amount needed by following company recipes and industry standards · Remove the finished product from the production line and push batches to the next step of the process for packaging · Load product into slicers and monitor the product down the production line by weighing and sorting into required product size · Verify that each finished item meets the quality standards of the company by observing the size, shape and final finish of each item. Ensure all packages are sealed properly. · Sanitize all materials and machinery parts at the end of each shift and clean the workspace at the worker station by following company cleanliness standards

Requirements

• Completion of a high school diploma or GED program
• Ability to follow all appropriate safety standards in food production
• Knowledge of basic math and reading comprehension skills
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and complete tasks such as lifting, bending, stooping, reaching and sorting.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in food production or in an industrial kitchen
• Knowledge of quality assurance practices

Responsibilities

• Monitor food processing machines and make adjustments to the controls for devices.
• Program equipment to operate according to company and recipe standards and make changes to cooking temperature and time.
• React to any type of alarms or malfunctions of the equipment and operate the shut-off switch when necessary
• Load raw ingredients into the machines (injectors and macerators) and measure the amount needed by following company recipes and industry standards
• Remove the finished product from the production line and push batches to the next step of the process for packaging
• Load product into slicers and monitor the product down the production line by weighing and sorting into required product size
• Verify that each finished item meets the quality standards of the company by observing the size, shape and final finish of each item. Ensure all packages are sealed properly.
• Sanitize all materials and machinery parts at the end of each shift and clean the workspace at the worker station by following company cleanliness standards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED