Production Meat Grinder

Job Summary
Overview
Usinger's is looking for an experienced grinder for our fresh department. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of food safety protocols, including HACCP, and possess mechanical knowledge relevant to the role. As a Grinder, you will be responsible to weigh and formulate spices and brines, lay out various types of meat, set up and operate equipment to grind and mix meat products-while ensuring compliance with sanitation standards, food and safety regulations.

Work week is Monday through Thursday (10 hour days, 6am - 4:30 pm), Fridays as needed.

If interested in this opportunity, please apply in person at 303 E. Florida St., Milwakee, WI 53204; door "U".

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Weigh and formulate spices and brines according to product specifications
• Follow recipes
• Layout, sort and identify various types of meat
• Visually inspect all product throughout the formulation process
• Set up, change-over, operation, troubleshooting, minor preventative maintenance or tooling, and break down of choppers, grinders, emulsifiers, mixers, and tumblers. Perform lock out/tag out. Wash and sanitize equipment as needed. Add spices/brine per product specifications
• Follow production schedule and document work performed and raw materials utilized. Take and document temperatures as required
• Perform general labor work as needed
• Notify management immediately of any safety or quality concerns
• Comply with strict food and worker safety procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Must have previous food manufacturing experience
• Must have previous experience following recipes along with an interest in food processing/cooking
• Must be mechanically inclined; able to set up/take down and troubleshoot
• Familiarity of sanitation and food handling protocols within the food industry
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented and organized
• Able to count and read weights on scale. Ability to take/read temperatures properly
• Good manual dexterity
• Reliable and cooperative

DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS OF POSITION:

• On feet entire shift. Regular use of hands and reaching. Some bending. Lifting up to 65 lbs. Push/pull racks (with assistance) on wheels. All production is done within a refrigerated environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.80 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18