Grind Room Formulator

Meatandcoboutique; Canada; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Meatandcoboutique is seeking a Grind Operator to support daily production in our Canada facility. You will perform setup, operation and teardown of grinders and forming equipment, and ensure meat products meet customer specifications.

Responsibilities include inspecting meats, loading materials, moving pallets, and collaborating with the team to meet the daily production plan while maintaining safety standards. Prior experience in production and basic math are valued.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills in English (verbal and written).
• Excellent mathematical skills and basic food safety knowledge.
• High school diploma or equivalent; ability to perform physical duties.
• Experience in production/plant environments; ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and tear down processing equipment including grinders and forming equipment.
• Handle and inspect boxes of meat in preparation for processing.
• Load tanks of meat into the grinder.
• Inspect meat for foreign objects and quality before processing.
• Inspect finished product to meet specifications.
• Move pallets using pallet jacks or forklifts.
• Work with the team to complete the daily production plan.
• Follow all plant safety rules and regulations.
• Communicate courteously and work as part of the team; assist as needed.

Skills

English communication

Mathematical skills

High school diploma

Physical work capacity

Machinery operation

Food safety knowledge

Production/plant experience

Task prioritization

Teamwork & independence

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Grind Operator position is a critical role to play in the daily operations of our facility. This role is responsible for the daily completion of production processes within the work area. The types of responsibilities range from de-boxing and handling boxes of meat, set up, operation and tear down of a variety of meat processing equipment including grinders and forming equipment, inspection of finished products as well as operation of various material handling equipment. This role is responsible for ensuring quality product is made to customer specifications and requirements.

Accountabilities

• Set up, operation and tear down of a variety of processing equipment including grinders and forming equipment
• Handles and inspects boxes of meat in preparation for processing
• Handles and loads tanks of meat into grinder
• Inspects meat product for foreign objects
• Inspects finished product to ensure product is prepared to pre-determined specifications
• Moves pallets of product using various material handling equipment which could include pallet truck or forklift
• Works with team to complete production plan in its entirety each day
• Understand and adhere to all Occupational Safety and Health rules and regulations as related to plant safety
• Communicate in a courteous and positive manner to accomplish duties effectively, working as team with all involved
• Assist plant personnel as needed, and perform other duties as requested by the leadership team

Required Skills / Experience & Abilities

• Strong communication skills in English (both verbal and written).
• Excellent Mathematical skills required
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent experience
• Ability to perform physical job duties
• Ability to operate machinery and/or industrial equipment
• Basic food safety knowledge is required
• Experience working in a production or plant environment
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team.