RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for the blending of all Old Kitchen products, in a timely, productive manner, delivering quality results.

• Visually monitors raw materials for any deviations from the norm
• Checks all meat and spices against written formulas
• Identifies all product ingredients labels
• Verifies meat weight and types
• Assembles and starts blender and/or grinder equipment and observes operation to detect anything faulty
• Follows blending and grinding procedures as outlined in product formulation
• Communicates deviations to set parameters to Team Leader or Supervisor
• Responsible for documenting all process and productivity information
• Eliminates contact between shipping containers and meat
• Stops production line as needed, seeking immediate assistance to correct problems
• Assists new employees and trainees in learning proper methods and procedures in areas
• Maintains clean, sanitary, and safe work practices, tools, and areas, including performing lockout/tagout as required; discards general trash
• Maintain and comply with all HAACP, OSHA, USDA, SSOP, and GMP requirements
• Be willing to cross-train in all duties and areas of the Old Kitchen department
• Must work closely with Team Leader to coordinate proper amount of product for stuffers
• Other duties as assigned