FORMAX OPERATOR - A Shift

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title:Formax Operator              

Department:Production

Location:Greeley, CO Value Added Plant

Salary Class:Non-Exempt

JBS is seeking a salary non-exempt Formax Operator! Position starts at $23.50 per hour up to $27.50 per hour.                                         

Benefits Include:

• Paid vacation and holidays
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401(k) plan
• Better Futures Program
• Career development opportunities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to direct the workforce.
• Ensure product is packaged properly with no product or moisture leaking out.
• Keep up on Formax maintenance needs
• Prepare all pre-operational paperwork and insure HACCP forms are completed before start-up.
• Assemble Formax start up and beginning of shift
• Insure product is at right temperature for packaging.
• Prepare downtime reports for the Formax machine.
• Perform clip and seal checks.
• Monitor chubs to insure proper weight of products.
• Assure that the correct numbers of boxes are produced to complete each out-going load.
• And any other duties as reasonably associated with the above duties as assigned.
• Maintain product counts
• Stimulate maximum safety, efficiency, motivation and productivity
• Anticipate and determine causes of delays in operations and take appropriate actions to meet production schedules
• Monitor and confirm that machinery, equipment and facilities are properly maintained and sanitized for efficient production
• Responsible for meeting volume goals, reducing claims, maximizing yields, and reducing cost

Qualifications:

• Positive attitude
• Leadership
• Problem solving
• Self-starter but able to take direction
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Education: Minimum high school diploma or equivalency required
• Experience: Minimum 1-2 years in a food manufacturing plant or similar; Ground beef experience preferred but not required.

Work Environment:

The work environment may include cold and/or hot temperatures, fast-paced setting, and exposure to various chemicals, machinery, and knives. Can further include slippery floors and loud noises.

About JBS:

JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members, and our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team member’s onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Our Mission
To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our Core Values
Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug, alcohol, and background check for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

EOE/Vets/Disability