Smoker I- 2nd Shift (2796)

CARL BUDDIG GROUP • Sheboygan, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose for this role is to take racks of sausage and put them into ovens/smokers and cook the meat to temperature while monitoring moisture and heat levels to ensure a great quality product. This role involves following the HACCP program, completing testing to ensure cooking requirements are met, and issuing cooked product to packaging or production departments. The individual will take responsibility in their work area to produce a safe and quality food product and report any food safety or quality issues to their supervisor.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of manufacturing, high speed packaging, or food manufacturing experience.
• Proven track record in acceptable levels of attendance, safety and quality of work.
• LOTO and HACCP verifications.
• Mathematical skills that require ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Good oral and written communication skills in order to interact with other employees.
• Ability to use measurement tools such as Ruler, Scale, and Calipers.
• Strong knowledge of AX software, net weight program, and craft sheets.
• Must be able to stand/Walk for 8-9 hours per day.
• Must be able to lift, Push, Pull up to 75 pounds on a regular basis, up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to bend, twist, stoop and squat, reach above shoulders as needed for day to day responsibilities and other miscellaneous duties.
• Must have good hand and eye coordination.
• Must be able to work in temperatures of 40 degrees or less, as well as very warm temperatures of 80 degrees or higher.
• Must be able to work overtime, during peak production periods.

Responsibilities

• Follows the HACCP program to include developing a working knowledge of the Critical Control Points and Critical Limits as they pertain to the food safety of our product.
• Completes testing to ensure cooking requirements are met, while working with other departments.
• Push/ pull racks in and out of the smokehouses and ovens.
• Monitors ovens and smokehouses while cooking is occurring including; reviewing, processing schedules, operating generators.
• Cleans related equipment.
• Issues cooked product to packaging or directly to production departments outlined by Quality SOP's and guidelines.
• Take responsibility in work area to produce a safe and quality food product.
• Reporting all food safety and quality related problems to supervisor, manager, or to the QA department to initiate immediate action.

What This Job Offers

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