Processing Technician 1

Southside Market; Elgin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement Program- up to

25% Employee Discount on Restaurant &

Shift meal discount

401K matching contributions

Medical, Dental, Vision

1 week Vacation pay/year

1 week Sick pay/year

Holiday closures paid

Job summary

Southside Processing LLC in Elgin, TX is seeking a Processing Technician I to support full-time food processing operations. You will follow supervisor directions to process raw and smoked products and maintain records of weights, temperatures and batch cards.

The role requires attention to HACCP and sanitation standards, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and regular exposure to heat and cold conditions. Prior food manufacturing exposure is preferred and a Food Handler Certification can be

Qualifications

• Ability to understand English for all job-related circumstances.
• Ability to add and subtract using whole numbers.
• Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization.

Responsibilities

• Completes start-up and shut-down procedures for processing areas.
• Grinds, blends, and final grinds raw materials for processing.
• Loads, unloads, cooks and records weights for the smokehouse.
• Records weights and uses thermometers/probes; follows HACCP procedures.
• Adheres to sanitation schedules and maintains cleanliness of machines and areas.

Skills

Language comprehension

Mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

Education

Food Handler Certification

1–2 years food manufacturing experience

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Southside Processing LLC - Elgin, TX 78621Position Type: Full TimeProcessing Technician I

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Processing Supervisor, processes all raw and smoked products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes all start-up and shut-down procedures for all processing areas.
• Grinds, blends, and final grinds all raw materials to be used in processing.
• Loads and unloads, cooks and records weights for smokehouse.
• Completes required forms and properly applies thermometers and probes.
• Understands the procedures for hanging smoked meats.
• Assembles Weiler grinder and mixer/blender on a daily basis for processing.
• Weighs all materials according to each product specific formulation with no underweights and +1 pound max overweight and documents on each product specific batch card.
• Weighs spices and water and documents on batch cards according to each ground batch
• Understands the mixing and grinding procedure to prepare the product for stuffing.
• Observes product appearance and changes plate or knives accordingly.
• Understands smokehouse operations which include start-up, weights and loading of wood, placing of thermometer probes, checking each cycle and documentation.
• Adheres to all HACCP requirements for all CCP's and correctly completing all required forms.
• Washes, scrubs and sanitizes machines and all areas according to sanitation schedule.
• Observes safety and security standards.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• One to two years' of food manufacturing experience preferred
• Food Handler Certification required...Southside can assist you in obtaining this

Language Skills

Ability to understand English for all job-related circumstances.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, using whole numbers.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, he/she is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. He/she is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. He/she must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Exposed to heat and cold temperatures throughout the work day.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Perks

Full Time Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement Program- up to 100% paid college tuition
• 25% Employee Discount on Restaurant food purchases, 10% Discount on Market and Merchandise items
• Shift meal discount of $8.75 per day
• 401K - Southside Market & Barbeque will match the team member contributions 100% (dollar-for-dollar) on your Salary Deferrals up to 3% of compensation; plus, a 50% matching contribution on any additional Salary Deferrals above 3% up to 5% of compensation.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Focused Leadership Development Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short- term and Long- term Disability
• 1 week Vacation pay/year - accrual starts on day 1
• 1 week Sick pay/year - accrual starts on day 1
• ALL COMPANY HOLIDAY Closures Paid - Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter - if normally scheduled for day it occurs on

Full time set Schedules