2nd Shift RTE Operator

Jack Stack Barbecue•Alma, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The RTE Operator is responsible for inspecting finished products before packing them for shipment. The employee checks that each product is accurate and matches its food label, places the label in the correct location, identifies damaged product or inconsistencies, and communicates concerns to the machine operator and appropriate supervisors. The role also involves maintaining a clean workspace, following food safety regulations and USDA policies, identifying foreign matter, and working as part of a team to assemble and disassemble production equipment. The position is performed in a manufacturing environment that may be noisy and includes loud machinery. The work area may be slippery, cold, wet, refrigerated, or humid, with an average temperature below 40 degrees throughout the shift. Employees must follow plant safety processes and protocols, complete required safety training, use required personal protective equipment and good manufacturing practices, and wear dedicated non-slip shoes. The position requires adapting to changes on the production line and performing physically demanding, repetitive work.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience in a production environment is preferred but not mandatory.
Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment, adapting to frequent production-line changes.
Ability to follow instructions carefully and follow recipes and instructions.
Strong understanding of food safety regulations.
Attention to detail, speed, and accuracy.
Ability to be self-motivated and take initiative.
Ability to maintain a neat and clean appearance and use proper manners and language.
Ability to perform physical tasks including bending, reaching, stooping, twisting, lifting, standing, walking, repetitive motion, and reaching arms above the head.
Manual dexterity to cut and chop foods and perform related tasks.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds individually, or follow policy and procedure for team lifts over 50 pounds.
Ability to work in a noisy manufacturing environment with loud machinery and in slippery, cold, wet, refrigerated, or humid conditions below 40 degrees for the entire shift.
Must wear hair nets, gloves, aprons, dedicated non-slip shoes, and other required PPE; no piercings or jewelry are allowed on the manufacturing floor.
Must follow safety and Lock Out Tag Out procedures and wear the correct color-coded smock for the plant area.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a production environment.

Responsibilities

Inspect all product for accuracy before placing it in a shipping container.
Ensure product matches the food label.
Place the food label on the product in the correct location and with accuracy.
Communicate with the machine operator about damaged product or product inconsistencies.
Maintain a clean workspace and a clean, safe work environment.
Observe good manufacturing practices and USDA policies.
Identify foreign matter in product and notify the Production Supervisor and Quality Assurance Supervisor.
Work as part of a team to assemble and disassemble production equipment.
Operate, clean, and maintain equipment required for the job.
Follow plant safety processes and protocols, including ergonomic and lifting practices and Lock Out Tag Out procedures.
Report injuries to management immediately.
Wear required GMPs and PPE, including designated color-coded smocks, before entering the production floor.
Complete required safety training within the specified deadline.