Marination Batcher

K2D; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

K2D in Denver, CO is seeking an experienced general production worker to support a range of production tasks in a meat processing setting. The role involves assisting in unpackaging, processing, trimming, and packaging beef, pork, or poultry products while prioritizing safety and food quality.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and at least one year in a food-processing environment, with the ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 1+ year in a food-processing environment.
• Able to stand for eight hours and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to read and understand basic instructions in English.
• Knowledge of food safety practices and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Support food safety policies and SQF/HACCP requirements, and keep work areas clean.
• Operate and monitor equipment for slicing, mixing, or packaging to specification.
• Package, weigh, label, bag, and box finished products to meet customer demand.
• Train or guide new or transferred team members as needed and maintain a safe workplace.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Stamina

Attention to detail

English proficient

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: Colorado Premium Denver - Denver, CO, Salary Range: $20.81 - $21.32Hourly,

Summary:

This experienced general production position performs a variety of important roles throughout the production facilities that include but is not limited to assisting in supporting and training new or transferred team members. They will support this in duties that may include unpackaging, processing, trimming, or packaging a variety of beef, pork, or poultry products. This organized, deadline oriented, self-starter will have the ability to work with knives and handle protein products that may include verifying quality and accuracy of products, packaging, weighing, and boxing, all while making safety and food safety a priority.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Supports and complies with all policies and procedures that ensure food safety, including cleanliness and housekeeping in all work areas. This includes responsibility for Safe Quality Food (SQF) for BRC compliance, HACCP, CCP tasks, sanitation, and all support program implementation.

• Experience and ability to carry out repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, and hands to perform repetitive tasks that may include the general use of a knife or other tools to trim or remove fat or portion muscle and tissues of sub-primal cuts of beef, pork or chicken to specifications or preset weights.
• Cuts or trims proteins to specifications (weight, thickness, length, height, cut style, shape) using a knife or equipment in a manner such that primary product yields are maximized with minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform and verify the quality and accuracy of products, packaging, while weighing, labeling, bagging, packing, and boxing finished products to support customer and inventory demand.
• Generally requires standing the duration of the shift, the use of stairs, and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (i.e. safety equipment) such as bump caps, hair/beard nets, earplugs, cotton and/or stainless steel mesh gloves, arm guards, protective aprons, etc. Must be able to repetitively lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds while exposed to wet and/or humid conditions with slippery surfaces at varied heights; moving mechanical parts; fast paced cold/cool environment.
• Perform equipment operations that may include placing product into slicers, injectors, or grinders. Filling hoppers to correct amounts and monitoring materials. Measure ingredients and monitor available inventory. Checks machines at regular intervals.
• Remains engaged and active in the avoidance and observation of unsafe acts or conditions; takes immediate corrective action where necessary. Must be committed to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment.
• Work as a team member performing one or more of the following tasks. Assembling boxes manually, use both hands to place product into packaging trays, remove product from conveyor (product weight ranges from 3.0 oz. to 3 pounds) and place inside a box, operate taping machine to seal assembled box, or remove the filled boxes at the end of the conveyor and place on a pallet.
• Be willing and capable of training and guiding new or transfer team members so they can be successful in the workplace. This includes providing advice and support to help them understand the work environment and duties.

Education/Experience

• Preferably a high school diploma or equivalent, and one (1) or more years’ experience in a food-processing environment.
• Good reading, writing, basic math, communication, and organizational skills.
• Must be able to stand a minimum of eight hours and continuously lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. May help lift up to 80 lbs. with assistance.
• Must be able to understand basic instructions in English from supervision.