Meat Prep Utility Operator

North Freeze Dry LLC; Suburban Mobile Home Park (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(K) Program with company match

Paid Time Off

Paid Personal Days

7 Company Paid Holidays

Job summary

North Freeze Dry LLC in Little Falls, MN, is seeking a Meat Preparation Utility Operator to support and backup operators in the meat preparation production line. Responsibilities include operating equipment, maintaining sanitation, and ensuring accurate inventory movement via ERP systems.

This role requires physical stamina, adherence to safety standards, and teamwork. The company offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for overtime.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 6 months manufacturing/production experience preferred.
• Ability to follow food safety, quality and workplace safety procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instruction.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Forklift certification preferred, or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Produce required quantity of batched recipes within specifications and production plan.
• Inspect ingredients and in-process materials for quality and recipe compliance.
• Maintain logs/records of produced units and rejected materials.
• Perform pre-operational equipment tasks and process inspections.
• Support quality and sanitation programs and report opportunities.
• Interface with ERP for inventory control and traceability.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Follow instructions

Mechanical inclined

Adapt to change

Forklift operation

ERP system knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

ERP system

Job description

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Meat Prep Utility Operator

Manual Labor Little Falls, MN, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1407

Salary Range: $20.00 To $22.00 Hourly

Meat Preparation Utility Operator

Purpose of the position

This position is responsible for supporting and backing up operators in the meat preparation production process in accordance with operational manuals and quality criteria.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Produces the required quantity of batched recipes within established specifications and tolerances and according to production plan.
• Inspects dry ingredient materials and other raw materials, as well as in process materials as necessary ensuring compliance with function, quality, and recipe specifications.
• Maintains logs and records of units produced including a record of errors resulting in rejected/discarded materials.
• Perform pre-operational equipment, preventative maintenance tasks, and process inspections.
• Perform quality and sanitation functions per Quality Program and Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Report maintenance and quality opportunities with shift supervisors and/or managers.
• Interface with plant ERP system to assure inventory control, lot traceability, and tracking.
• Maintains a clean, safe, orderly work area.

Meat Preparation Utility Operator Specific Tasks & Responsibilities

• Supports Meat Preparation Operator, learning their role and providing a variety of tasks both mechanical and manual in nature.
• Back-up Meat Preparation Operator and perform Meat Preparation Operator tasks.
• Responsible for rotating between block breaking, dry ingredient dumping, sanitation and supporting operators.
• Operate all equipment associated with meat preparation process which includes, but not limited to, meat block breaking, meat grinding, dry ingredient addition, mixing, emulsification, pump with surge hopper to tipper tie and chub filling.
• Responsible for housekeeping of the grinders, emulsifiers, and plant area. (e.g., sweeping, removing trash, cleaning the machine at the end of the shift, preparing for next shift's production).
• Check for the cleanliness of equipment.
• Finalize any paperwork during shift in an accurate, clear, and concise manner.
• Utilize ERP System for moving in-process materials and products into and out of inventory.
• Follow all quality guidelines, Master Sanitation Schedules, and maintain a food-safe, sanitary environment.
• Support other lines, as necessary.
• Dispose of waste materials and other items as required.
• Operate forklift, as necessary.
• Support other process functions as necessary during the day to maximize efficiency of plant.

Other

• Execute the North Freeze Dry Vision, Mission, and Values (VMV’s) at all times.
• Promote a positive, proactive environment where input from team members is valued and encouraged.
• Provide back-up support for other roles, as necessary.
• Available for overtime on a scheduled or call-in/call-back basis, as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager/supervisor.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• (6) months working experience in a manufacturing/production facility preferred.
• Ability to follow proper food safety, quality and workplace safety procedures and requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instruction.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a team environment.
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods of time.
• Forklift certification preferred, or willing to obtain.
• Work well in a team environment.
• Mechanically inclined, drive yourself to continually grow and develop your role.
• Ability to adapt and accommodate change.

North Freeze Dry offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance including employees, child(ren), spouse and family coverage.
• Ancillary benefits include Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage.
• 401(K) Program available with a company match up to 4%.
• Paid Time Off accruing on your first day and Paid Personal Days.
• 7 Company Paid Holidays.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job operates within a plant manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job inside the plant, the employee is frequently exposed to normal working conditions for a food manufacturing plant with a noise level that is moderate to loud noise. The role routinely uses machinery equipment, forklifts, computers, as well as laboratory instrumentation and equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee may be required to stand for extended periods of time as well as use hands or fingers to reach or handle, and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. All vision abilities are required to encompass close-up work. On occasion, employees must be able to tolerate and endure extended seasonal hours and maintain alertness to meet deadlines.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to machinery and moving parts, airborne particles including grain dust and hazardous materials or fumes, which may require the use of PPE. The employee may be exposed to adverse weather conditions, extreme temperature changes in the plant from normal temperatures to negative temperatures, extended seasonal hours, high precarious places, and confined spaces. The noise level in some of the work environments may require the use of hearing protection.

About the Company

North Freeze Dry, LLC headquartered in Fargo, ND, is a U.S.-based co-manufacturer that produces freeze-dried companion animal food and treats. The Company’s freeze-drying facility in Little Falls, MN is one of the industry’s largest and most fully integrated freeze-drying co-manufacturing facilities. North Freeze Dry, LLC is a joint venture between Anchor Ingredients Co., LLC, a leading supplier of premium ingredients for the food and pet food industries, and Barrett Petfood Innovations, a rapidly expanding co-manufacturer of premium pet foods.