Meat Special Processor

JBS USA; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire Packing in the United States is seeking a Grinder/Chopper to prepare hamburger and related beef products. The role involves grinding, chopping, feeding Vmags, weighing, labeling, and ensuring safe, quality output across the production line.

Responsibilities include monitoring CO2 ice, documenting logs, operating chopper equipment, performing routine sanitation, and adhering to SQF safety standards. A high school diploma, English proficiency, and forklift certification are required, with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Able to speak, read, and write English.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Significant experience in production processes.
• Must attend work consistently.
• Forklift Certification.
• Knowledge of knife sharpening procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of production processes and work requirements.
• Good attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills.
• Display strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Adaptable and dependable with ability to follow direction and work in cooperation with others.

Responsibilities

• Grind and chop beef to batch specifications.
• Monitor CO2 ice to keep product under safety limits.
• Document chop log details after each VMag.
• Feed finished product to auger feeding the Kpak.
• Sample batches with FOSS to verify fat content.
• Keep work area clean and notify sanitation.
• Lock out/tag out and secure equipment.
• Label and inspect Vmags and ensure correct weights.
• Maintain logs for combo and label machines.
• Follow SQF safety and quality standards.

Skills

Production experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Work ethic

Adaptable

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift certification

Knife sharpening procedures

Job description

Description

Position at Empire Packing

++Job Summary:++

Responsible for the grinding and chopping of boneless beef, batching and preparing hamburger for grinding, pulling beef trim, boneless beef, bull and cow meat from combo into Vmags, pushing, lifting, and sorting.

++Essential Job Duties:++

• Responsible for adding CO2 ice pellets as needed to ensure meat doesn’t rise above safety regulations.
• Responsible for documenting audio and visual on chop log sheet after each VMag.
• When the product is finished being chopped, must feed to the auger that feeds to the Kpak.
• Samples product after each completed batch through FOSS machine to determine if the fat content is at labeling.
• Removes excess grind from chopping bowl and notifies sanitation.
• Lock-out-tag out machine to remove the majority of the grind from the auger.
• Responsible for using the chopper machine.
• Opens the top of Vmags holding them into place.
• Logs the combo information into combo log sheet.
• Remove any plastic from the combo and places combo into combo dumper ensuring that clamps are locked into place to secure load.
• Use of rack to distribute the grind evenly between the Vmags.
• Takes completed Vmags to scale to be weighed.
• Covers completed product with plastic.
• Must maintain communication with Lead for daily product that is being produced.
• Ensures that correct film is applied for product.
• Ensures that each chub is correctly labeled.
• Places Vmags onto dumper.
• Responsible for breaking down the Kpak pipes, hose, and wire.
• Responsible for sanitation of the Kpak and installing plates after sanitation.
• Ensure label spacing, quantities of special orders and units needed are correct on label machines.
• Responsible for threading and inspecting labels.
• Sets the control panel for the weight on the de-nester.
• Sets the portion for the #1 or #3 product.
• Responsible for setting de-nester speed and term bar on conveyor depending on product and tray size.
• Notify Lead when issues arise.
• Responsible for sanitation of work areas.
• Assures compliance with all company safety rules.
• Follow and monitor proper safety equipment usage and safety practices.
• Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
• Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF System.
• Accountable to Denver Processing Food Safety and Quality Principles.
• In case of an absence another employee with the same qualifications and training will replace that individual.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

++Qualifications:++

• High School Diploma
• Ability to speak, read, and write English Language
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Significant experience in production process
• Must attend work consistently
• Forklift Certification
• Knowledge of knife sharpening procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of production processes and work requirements
• Good attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Display strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Adaptable and dependable with ability to follow direction and work in cooperation with others

++Physical Requirements:++

• Standing, walking, bending, lifting, stooping, crouching, kneeling intermittently.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

++Reasonable Accommodations Statement++

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.

EOE, including disability/vets

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Local 7 UFCW Membership
• Union Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage after 1 year;
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation after 1 year
• Pay rate (Step 1 $20.50, Step 2 $21.60, Thereafter $28.42)