Roasting Room Worker

Werner Gourmet Meat Snacks•Tillamook, OR

23h

About The Position

The Roasting Room Worker plays an essential role in roasting and seasoning nuts and other food products. The position operates roasting, tumbling, and seasoning equipment; prepares products and ingredients according to recipes and specifications; and monitors product quality, safety, and consistency. The worker maintains a clean, safe, and organized workspace in a hot production environment and follows applicable USDA regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and company procedures. The role also involves working with team members to maintain production flow and goals, as well as working independently when needed. Candidates must be able to handle and work around raw meat and blood.

Requirements

Must be able to handle and work around raw meat and blood.
Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic knowledge of food safety, food service regulations, health regulations, and sanitation practices.
Neat and clean appearance.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in repetitive tasks.
Ability to follow instructions and work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
Effective communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment.
Physical stamina and ability to stand for extended periods, lift heavy objects, and perform repetitive tasks.
Ability to understand and follow company procedures, supervisor instructions, and food-handling and sanitation regulations.
Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends, nights, and holidays if necessary.

Responsibilities

Operate roasting equipment according to established recipes, temperatures, and production specifications.
Monitor roasting times, temperatures, and product conditions to ensure quality and consistency.
Operate tumbling and seasoning equipment to coat products with oils, seasonings, and other ingredients according to recipes.
Measure, prepare, and add ingredients and seasonings according to product specifications.
Monitor product quality during roasting and seasoning and report deviations or concerns to supervisors.
Safely handle hot products, oils, equipment, and materials according to safety procedures.
Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the roasting room, equipment, utensils, and work surfaces.
Collaborate with team members to maintain production flow and meet production goals.
Use problem-solving and decision-making skills to address production needs or quality concerns.
Work independently for periods of time while maintaining production, quality, and safety standards.
Follow company policies, procedures, regulations, safety protocols, and GMP guidelines for handling equipment, ingredients, chemicals, and finished products.
Perform other duties as assigned.