Trimmer

Colorado-Premium-Foods-3; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Premium Foods is hiring a Trimmer to support daily trimming and production goals. You will pull product from the trim table, trim to exact specifications, and return it for further processing while ensuring no meat is removed in the trimming step.

You must follow GMP, HACCP, and SQF requirements, keeping the work area clean and reporting any table or product issues to supervision. The role requires standing for long periods and using PPE in a cold, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience trimming meat products.
• Manufacturing or food-processing experience is preferred.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and wear PPE.

Responsibilities

• Pull product from trim table and trim to specifications.
• Place trimmed product back on table for further processing.
• Maintain a clean work area and report issues with trim table or product.
• Follow safety guidelines and HACCP/SQF procedures.

Skills

Meat trimming

Job description

Summary: Trimmer will be responsible for following instructions from Supervisors and Leads to accomplish daily trimming/production goals. Ensures that all trimming is happening to specification. Must be able to transition smoothly from various products. Will be pulling product off trimming table as well as putting it back for further processing after trimming of piece is complete. Will perform tasks following safety guidelines and following specific processes and best practices for each task. Trimmer will ensure the accurate and efficient treatment of product therefore complete knowledge and understanding of Colorado Premium’s GMP’s and HACCP programs are required.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Will be pulling product from trim table, ensuring product is trimmed to proper specifications, and placing product back on table for further processing.When removing trim from product, trimmer will be careful not to remove meat from the product.Ensures all trim from product goes into assigned area. Maintains work area free of debris.Will report any issues with trim table or product to immediate supervisor.Supporting and complying 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.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.Education/Experience:Preferred experience trimming meat products.Preferred experience in a manufacturing setting, preferably in a food-processing environment.Requires the ability to stand for the majority of the shift and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (i.e. safety equipment) such as hard hats, hair/beard nets, earplugs, 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.Must be highly motivated, hardworking individual who enjoys working in a team atmosphere, possesses a strong work ethic, pays great attention to detail, has the ability to meet deadlines, and is committed to safety, service, quality, and consistency.