Machine Operator-1st

Hormel Foods; Henderson (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hormel Foods is seeking a Production Tech to process cooked meat products under supervision. The role involves handling cold and hot products, labeling, boxing, and stacking finished goods in a fast-paced setting.

The candidate must be able to stand for extended periods, follow GMPs, and perform heavy lifting as needed to meet production goals. This is a full-time position with varying shifts.

Qualifications

• Must follow GMPs including hair net, frock, and no jewelry.
• Must be able to stand 2–3 hours at a time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and frequent manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Careful handling of cold and hot cooked meat products in a fast-paced environment.
• Labeling, boxing and stacking of finished product.

Skills

Safety compliance

Stamina

Attention to detail

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary

The Production Tech position performs the processing of cooked meat products under the supervisor and direction of the RTE Supervisor.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Performs the careful handling of both cold and hot cooked meat products in a fast paced environment.

2. Labeling, boxing and stacking of finished product.

3. Must be able to stand between 2 – 3 hours at a time.

4. Must be willing to follow all GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) of the company which include but are not limited to: use of a hair net, use of a company approved frock, no jewelry, no nail polish or artificial nails, no shorts, no open-toed shoes, no ripped clothing or rhinestones/glitter on clothing, no chewing gum, candy or tobacco.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to cold temperatures as low as 38 degrees Fahrenheit. The floors in the environment are often wet and can be slippery. The noise level in the environment is considerable at times.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Frequent use/motion of hands, wrists and arms are required

The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or bend.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. 40+ hours per week.

Hours of work: Monday through Friday, start and finish time varies depending on workload.

10 – 12 hour work days are common. Weekends and overtime hours are often required. Schedule is subject to change with or without advance notice.

Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Requisition ID : 36212

Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.