Daily's Premium Meats Mid Shift Smokehouse Operator 130p-10p

SUMMARY: Responsible for loading and unloaded smokehouses into the brine chill and hanging coolers. Will be responsible for maintaining accurate and detailed temperature checks for the entire smokehouse process, as outlined in our Critical Control Point plan. The knowledge and skills of Daily’s workforce. Ensure that the company has a product that can meet its current and future objectives and deliver quality products that meet customers’ and employees’ needs. Help problem solve issues that may arise in the smokehouse function to ensure the best quality product is being made. May also serve as a Production Line Worker in all stages of production/development by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES including the following: Other duties may be assigned. Follow proper department procedures outlined in Seaboard training manuals:

• Responsible for all safe operation of machine including set up and tear down.
• Ensure proper insertion of bellies for optimal performance.
• Adhere to product specifications.
• Monitor smoking process.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Load and unload smokehouses and brine chill.
• Follow strict Critical Control Point guidelines.
• Maintain accurate counts.
• Keeping accurate and timely records.
• Strict compliance with sanitation requirements
• Follow procedures outlined by Department Supervisor/Department Leads.
• Follow Seaboard attendance and punctuality rules.
• Follow all Seaboard food security guidelines.
• Follow all Seaboard Safety guidelines as outlined in the Safety Handbook.
• Assist Department Supervisor and Team Members in meeting production and quality requirements by doing the following. (Additional duties may be assigned.)
  
  

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Knowledge of general smokehouse operation practices and procedures.
• Ability to work independently.
• Detailed-oriented.
• Ability to neatly and accurately complete paperwork.
• Strong communication skills.
• Receive training and follow strict Critical Control Point procedures.
  
  

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos preferred. Ability to write simple correspondence preferred. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers and management.

REASONING ABILITY : Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The Employee must be able to stand/walk 100% of shift, must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds, occasionally lift up to 40 pounds and sometimes push/and or move up to 100 pounds. Must be able to work with both left and right arms/hands for reaching, grasping and fine manipulation. Must be able to bend, kneel and squat with body. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to cold, wet and/or humid conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but sometimes very loud.

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management.

At Daily’s, our mission is to bring excellence to the table. We are proud to live our core values every day.

• We put people first.
• We are committed to always doing the right thing.
• We champion change.
• We win through teamwork.
• We prioritize safety.
  
  

Daily’s Premium Meats is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.