What are the responsibilities and job description for the Blend/ Dry Cure Operator position at WESTIN, INC.?
Essential Functions
· Must be able to understand ingredients and follow procedures to properly blend and chill ingredients.
· 1st Shift Blender must fill tumbler with raw meat ingredients to mix, and pour contents into combos.
· Fill out required paperwork in a neat and accurate manner.
· Responsible for identifying any foreign materials or objects found in product.
· Make sure temperature is recorded and done at required intervals
· Take temperature of combo and properly stretch wrap the combo and pallet
· Control temperature of product and strive to provide a high quality blended product. Follow proper mixture of raw materials as directed by the Supervisor.
· Know all aspects of Blending Room. This includes running of rework, running sample products and basic knowledge of equipment in department.
· Troubleshoot minor mechanical problems and correct if possible to maintain production output. Contact your Supervisor if there is an issue.
· Raking the bacon out of the blender into the combos.
· Responsible for weighing and wrapping pallets and making sure product is covered properly.
· Using pallet jack, move product into and out of blend room and coolers
· Using pallet jack, maneuver combos of product into position.
· Maintain product flow
· Other various duties as directed by Supervisor
Qualifications:Requirements
· Follow GMPs at all times
· Maintain a safe work environment and follow safety policies
· Notify management immediately of any unsafe situations
· Follow all Food Safety Policies
· Must always follow LOTO (Lock out Tag out) program
· Participate in daily LEAN meeting and stretches
· Regular attendance is required
· Prompt, on time reporting to work stations is required
· Ability to stand on concrete floors for 8-9 hours a day
· Ability to safely walk on uneven surfaces including ramps and stairs
· Ability to safely stand on platform while performing repetitive tasks above the level of shoulders
· Ability to climb step and extension ladders
· Ability to safely walk on extremely slick surfaces due to working or weather conditions
· Strength Factor Level 4-Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly
· This position will require working in an environment where CO2 is used.
Competencies
· Outstanding communication skills
· Team Player
· Have a positive and professional attitude