Description:

• Must have basic knowledge of industrial electrical circuits.
• Knowledge of electronics and plc programming.
• Be able to run conduit and make field splices.
• Be able to trouble shoot, overhaul, and repair and maintain plant hydraulics.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and make minor repairs as needed to plant equipment.
• Must demonstrate general welding and basic cutting.
• Be able to set-up, operate, adjust, and maintain production equipment.
• Be familiar and practice Lock out/Tag out safety procedures on a daily basis.
• Comply with written plant policies.
• Maintain the highest possible level of personal hygiene and cleanliness in accordance with plant GMP policies.
• Follow the written specification for packaging and labeling of products.
• Physically inspect products for both natural occurring and processing defects.
  • Natural occurring defects would be but not limited to: deformity, bruising in excess, infection, discoloration, and abscess.
  • Processing defects would be but not limited to: FM, bones, extraneous material (to include fecal matter), feathers, broken/mis-cut, missed heads, torn, fat levels, etc.

Identify and report any suspicious or abnormal situations to their immediate supervisor or plant management official.

Abnormal situation would be:

Product tampering

Willful product adulteration

Unauthorized employees in restricted areas

Situation where a belief that product adulteration may be occurring

Equipment malfunction that may put product wholesomeness at stake

Physical Demands:

• Standing/walking 100% of the workday.
• Lifting and pulling various weights based upon machine and task in hand, but no greater than 75 lbs without assistance.
• Carry a waist tool belt (approximately 15-45 pounds) with all the various tools and supplies needed for daily work.