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Production Worker

Travis Meats, Inc.
Powell, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 5/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/16/2026

First Shift and Second Shift are avaiable

Scheduled / Hours: Monday – Friday with occasional weekends

Reports to: The position reports to the department supervisor or lead person.

Job Summary: The responsibility of the Grinder operator is to grind and mix meat daily according to the standard operating procedures (SOP) in his/her area as needed.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

· Assembly and disassembly of meat processing machines daily

· Assist other grinding team members in opening boxes of meat and putting them on the table to be ground.

· Responsible for running and monitoring the machines to make sure the machine does not malfunction, and the meat is ground to the right consistency and blend

· Measure the required ingredients for each batch as necessary

· Abide by OSHA standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), USDA guidelines and internal quality standards.

· Maintain a clean and sanitary work area according to SSOP’s.

· Accurately complete and maintain records as required.

· Be conscientious and alert to the effectiveness of the safe operations by self and other grinding team members and make recommendations as needed.

· Perform other duties as directed.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Training in the grinding area is required for this position. The training will consist of the complete process-from opening boxes of meat through final grinding and monitoring of the blends.

· Ability to work as a team with employees and other supervisors.

· Organized and attention to detail

· Good communication skills

· Problem solving skills

· Punctuality and good attendance

· Minimum education preferred is high school diploma or GED.

· Ability to lift up to 70 lbs. on a regular basis

· Must be certified to operate a pallet jack (Certification provided by employer)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16

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