Processing Technician I
SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Processing Supervisor, processes all raw and smoked products.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Completes all start-up and shut-down procedures for all processing areas.
- Grinds, blends, and final grinds all raw materials to be used in processing.
- Loads and unloads, cooks and records weights for smokehouse.
- Completes required forms and properly applies thermometers and probes.
- Understands the procedures for hanging smoked meats.
- Assembles Weiler grinder and mixer/blender on a daily basis for processing.
- Weighs all materials according to each product specific formulation with no underweights and +1 pound max overweight and documents on each product specific batch card.
- Weighs spices and water and documents on batch cards according to each ground batch
- Understands the mixing and grinding procedure to prepare the product for stuffing.
- Observes product appearance and changes plate or knives accordingly.
- Understands smokehouse operations which include start-up, weights and loading of wood, placing of thermometer probes, checking each cycle and documentation.
- Adheres to all HACCP requirements for all CCP's and correctly completing all required forms.
- Washes, scrubs and sanitizes machines and all areas according to sanitation schedule.
- Observes safety and security standards.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and/or Experience
One to two years' of food manufacturing experience preferred
Food Handler Certification required...Southside can assist you in obtaining this
Language Skills
Ability to understand English for all job-related circumstances.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, using whole numbers.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, he/she is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. He/she is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. He/she must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Exposed to heat and cold temperatures throughout the work day.
Work Environment
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
Part-Time Benefits:
- Tuition Reimbursement Program- up to 60% paid college tuition
- Shift meal discount of $8.75 per day
- 25% Employee Discount on Restaurant food purchases, 10% Discount on Market and Merchandise items
- 401K - Southside Market & Barbeque will match the team member contributions 100% (dollar-for-dollar) on your Salary Deferrals up to 3% of compensation; plus, a 50% matching contribution on any additional Salary Deferrals above 3% up to 5% of compensation.
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Focused Leadership Development Program
- COMPANY HOLIDAYS- Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter
- Flexible Part time schedules, Float Pool