Blender Operator — 2nd Shift, MES & Safety Focus

Kayem Foods, Inc. Career Center; Norwich (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Kayem Foods, Inc. Career Center seeks a Blender Operator for the 2nd shift. You will report to the production floor at shift start, don PPE, and coordinate with the 1st shift Blender Operator to discuss issues and updates.

You will review blend sheets, verify meat weight and type, follow blending procedures, document all process data, and enter information into the MES. You may perform lockout/tagout during wash downs, stop the line to correct issues, keep the area clean and GMP-compliant, and

Responsibilities

• Report to the Production floor in a timely manner for shift start and dress in the proper PPE (personal protective equipment)
• Meet with 1st shift Blender Operator to discuss issues that need to be addressed or any updates
• Review and verify blend sheets and check all meat and spices against written formula
• Verify meat weight and type
• Follow blending procedures as outlined in production formulation
• Document all process and productivity information
• Enter information on the MES system and report any problems
• When wash downs are required perform lockout/tagout and complete wash down of blender and make the next blend in a timely manner
• Stop production line as needed to seek immediate attention to correct any problems
• Keep area clean, sanitary, and follow safety work practices such as and GMP's
• Assist team in dismantling and assembling equipment
• Meet with the supervisor at the end of the day
• Be willing to be cross trained within department to cover responsibilities if required
• Other duties as assigned

Job description

Kayem Foods, Inc. Career Center seeks a Blender Operator for the 2nd shift. You will report to the production floor at shift start, don PPE, and coordinate with the 1st shift Blender Operator to discuss issues and updates.

You will review blend sheets, verify meat weight and type, follow blending procedures, document all process data, and enter information into the MES. You may perform lockout/tagout during wash downs, stop the line to correct issues, keep the area clean and GMP-compliant, and