Job Description

ABOUT DAN’S PRIZE - Inspired People. Inspired Food.™

Dan's Prize Inc., processes and packages meat product at two production facilities located in Browerville and Long Prairie MN. We have over 600 different meat products; we work with beef, pork, chicken, and turkey. Dan's Prize started in 1986 with 12 employees, and our continued growth has brought us to where we are today with over 530 people.

Perform routine checks that include, but not limited to, monitoring of production lines, sanitation standards, HACCP checks, label auditing and weight checks. Completion and review of documentation. Assure proper execution of Dan’s Prize HACCP, SQF, NTIS programs as well as company policies and procedures. Provide technical support and training to the plant in areas of USDA regulation compliance, process control program analysis investigation, product performance reporting, GMP's and food safety principles

APPLICANTS MUST BE WILLING AND CAPABLE OF:

• Standing in one spot on a work stand or at a workstation except during breaks and lunches.
• Working on short notice, working 8-12 hrs. a day, work several days in a row if our business dictates and work mandatory overtime throughout the week and weekend.
• Working a day, evening, third and/or weekend shift
• Working in average temperatures of 35-45 degrees or less
• Working with different types of raw, chilled, processed, or ready-to-eat meats.
• Follow our strict sanitation requirements, including but not limited to wearing hair nets, beard nets, and washing hands frequently, no jewelry, no nail polish or fake nails, etc.
• Following our strict safety requirements, including wearing a hard hat, ear and eye protection, vinyl gloves and hand/foot protection.
• Practice safe working procedures in accordance with safety policies of Dan’s Prize Plant

JOB DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Conducts the following audits & inspections and completes associated paperwork.
• Label Verification
• Random On-Line Quality & Specification Audits
• Weight Control
• Housekeeping
• Monitors and make sure all Food Safety & Good Manufacturing Procedures are followed.
• Conducts monthly GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) audits, as needed.
• Perform Pre- Op Inspection as needed
• Other duties as assigned

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Flexibility to work different days and shifts as needed to cover employees on vacations and leaves.
• Detailed-oriented and proven record of success as QC auditor.
• Basic Computer Skills
• Basic Math Skills
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to apply.
• Need to Speak and Read English

SALARY

• Pay Ranges $21.95 - $23.70

BENEFITS: Dan’s Prize offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive wages, annual merit increase performance reviews, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), stock purchase plan, paid vacation.

For immediate consideration, send application online at: www.hormelfoods.com/careers

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