Production Services- Grinder Operator - 2nd shift

Kayem Foods, Inc. Career Center; Norwich (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kayem Foods, Inc. Career Center is seeking a Grind Operator to prepare and process meat per daily production schedules and specifications.

The role requires verifying meat types, weights, and grind sizes, operating grinding equipment, and recording production data while upholding quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, adhere to GMP and safety protocols, and be willing to cross-train and support other positions or departments as needed to ensure smooth

Qualifications

• Must be detail oriented and able to follow GMP and safety protocols.
• Willing to cross-train and support other positions or departments as needed.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify the production schedule and cards for the day.
• Know and understand meat types and grind sizes.
• Verify meat weight, date, and type to match the schedule.
• Follow grinding procedures per production formulation.
• Document all process and productivity information.
• Enter product data into the AX system and report issues.
• Assemble/disassemble equipment for wash down or inspections.
• Pause production to address problems as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and follow GMP/safety practices.
• Meet with supervisor at day end.
• Be willing to cross-train within the department.
• Perform other duties as assigned in other departments depending on season.

Skills

Attention to detail

Job description

SUMMARY:

The Grind Operator is responsible for preparing and processing meat according to daily production schedules and specifications. This role includes verifying meat types, weights, and grind sizes, operating grinding equipment, entering production data into the appropriate system, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met throughout the process. The ideal candidate must be detail-oriented, follow strict GMP and safety protocols, and be willing to cross-train and support other positions or departments as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review and verify the schedule/cards for the production day. This includes reviewing all pertinent information during shift change
• Know and understand meat types and grind size
• Verify meat weight, date, and type constantly to match the schedule needs
• Follow grinding procedures as outlined in production formulation
• Document all process and productivity information
• Enter product information on the AX system and report any issues
• Assemble and disassemble equipment as needed for wash down or bone collector inspections
• Stop production line as needed to seek immediate attention to correct any problems
• Keep area clean, sanitary and follow safety work practices such as and GMP's
• \Meet with supervisor at the end of the day
• Be willing to be cross trained within department to cover other positions successfully when needed
• Other duties as assigned, which includes in other departments depending on the season