Smokehouse Unloader -2nd Shift and Overnight
About The Position
The Smokehouse Unloader performs the tasks needed to unload products from smokehouse ovens efficiently, safely, and correctly, while ensuring products meet specifications and are labeled and identified for proper disposition. The role follows production schedules, standard operating procedures, food-safety programs, and company and OSHA safety requirements. The position is offered on either a second shift (Monday–Friday, 2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.) or an overnight shift (Monday–Friday, 11:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.). Pay is $20.50 per hour for second shift ($17.50 base pay plus a $3.00 shift differential) and $21.00 per hour for overnight ($17.50 base pay plus a $3.50 shift differential).
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work in a multitasking environment.
- Ability to understand and follow chemical-safety and lockout/tagout procedures and policies after training.
- Ability to communicate effectively and in a timely manner with peers, subordinates, and leaders.
- Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and recognize similarities and differences between words and number sequences.
- Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers.
- Ability to address work-related problems proactively.
- Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including regularly standing, walking, handling objects, and lifting or moving up to 25 pounds, with occasional lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Experience or ability to support openness, accountability, positive team behaviors, initiative, and innovation in the department.
Responsibilities
- Follow the daily production schedule and achieve specified goals.
- Unload products from smokehouse ovens and ensure products conform to specifications.
- Help prevent and minimize rework and inedible product.
- Operate or work with equipment such as taping machines, shrink-wrap machines, pallet jacks, and trash and recycling compactors, as required.
- Perform production and inspection procedures as directed, and complete required technical and soft-skills training and skills verification.
- Complete required paperwork accurately and attend scheduled department and company meetings.
- Work the assigned scheduled shift and return from breaks on time; notify the lead, foreman, or supervisor before leaving the department.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area; promptly report accidents and deficiencies; and ensure safety devices are installed and functioning properly.
- Perform duties according to OSHA and company safety standards, including lockout/tagout procedures, use of personal protective equipment, and maintenance of safety equipment.
- Monitor the work environment for general food-safety hazards, including condensation.
- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point training, company prerequisite programs, standard operating procedures, and sanitation procedures.
- Ensure products are correctly labeled and identified for proper disposition, and maintain product-use records to support first-in, first-out inventory practices.
- Suggest improvements and continuously improve the quality of support activities.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as necessary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
