Machine Operator

Smart Foodservice Stores; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term and long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Smart Foodservice Stores is seeking a Meat Processing Associate in Birmingham, AL to prepare and pack high quality meat cuts according to customer specifications. You will operate CryoVac, MultiVac, dicers, slicers, and portion cutters in a refrigerated environment with potential overtime.

The role requires adherence to GMP and safety requirements while labeling, packing, and setting up the packing area. Benefits available; day-one eligibility is noted.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience with meat production equipment is preferred.
• Knowledge of GMP and sanitary practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate meat processing equipment (CryoVac, MultiVac, dicers, needle, slicer and cutters).
• Count and stack portions per customer specs and label portions.
• Set up packing and labeling area and perform end-of-day functions.
• Maintain and sanitize packing/cutting areas; follow GMP.
• Assist tours and sales team as needed; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Food processing experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CryoVac

MultiVac

Dicers

Needle

Slicer

Portion Cutter

Laser portion machinery

Job description

Prepare and pack high quality cuts of meats according to customer specifications using company standards and adhering to all safety requirements. Majority of time will be spent operating processing equipment.

$18.00/Hour, Benefits on Day 1!

Monday-Friday 6am-3pm

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Operation of Meat Processing Equipment; CryoVac, MultiVacs, Dicers, Needle, Slicer, Portion Cutters, Scales, Pack, trim and customize portions of meat products using knives, or other meat production equipment.

• Count and stack on tray portions per customer and company specifications.
• Label portion with supplied number product labels.
• Set up packing and labeling area as required.
• Perform end of day functions.
• Actively maintain, and merchandise partial cart.
• Keep packing area and cutting room and surrounding area clean and sanitized.
• Follow company GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) to maintain sanitary conditions.
• Perform end of day functions.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

SUPERVISION:

The incumbent is not required to provide direct supervision for any position.

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: The incumbent is required to interact with employees at all levels of responsibility throughout the company.

External: The incumbent may be required to perform demonstration cuts or packing for tours, and sales team.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work continually in a refrigerated environment 35°F- 45°F. Incumbent must have the ability to work in a fast-paced production environment. Finish time is when work is completed and could require overtime with or without notice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with CryoVac, MultiVac, Dicers, Needle, Slicer,Portion Cutter, laser portion machinery or other meat production equipment is preferred.

CERTIFICATION/TRAINING

N/A

LICENSES

N/A

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of all poultry, beef, lamb, and pork products preferred.

Knowledge of USDA grades and standards.

EDUCATION

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO: FREQUENCY:

• STAND CONTINUOUSLY
• WALK OCCASIONALLY
• DRIVE VEHICLE N/A
• SIT N/A
• LIFT
• 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) OCCASIONALLY
• 11-20 lbs (Light) FREQUENTLY
• 21-50 lbs (Medium) FREQUENTLY
• 51-100 lbs (Heavy) OCCASIONALLY
• Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) N/A
• CARRY
• 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) OCCASIONALLY
• 11-20 lbs (Light) OCCASIONALLY
• 21-50 lbs (Medium) FREQUENTLY
• 51-100 lbs (Heavy) OCCASIONALLY
• Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) N/A
• PUSH/PULL FREQUENTLY
• CLIMB/BALANCE FREQUENTLY
• STOOP/SQUAT FREQUENTLY
• KNEEL N/A
• BEND FREQUENTLY
• REACH ABOVE SHOULDER OCCASIONALLY
• TWIST FREQUENTLY
• GRASP OBJECTS CONTINUOUSLY
• MANIPULATE OBJECTS FREQUENTLY
• MANUAL DEXTERITY N/A

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is $18.00-$18.50/hour.

This role may also receive overtime compensation.

• health insurance
• pre-tax spending accounts
• retirement benefits
• paid time off
• short-term and long-term disability
• employee stock purchase plan
• life insurance

EOE - Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status