Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely peels and removes casing from product using sharp tool (knife)
• Scrape mold coverings and substances from product using sharp tool (knife)
• Daily pre-operation set up / changeover of all equipment in the Coating line, Multi Vac, VC-999, Flo-Wrap, hand wrap area, Chub Cutter and CVP machine
• Wrap salami at a pace of 4-5 pieces per minute
• Box salami, weighs, straps, and applies weight tags
• Positions roll of labels on machine and inserts into feeder/label machine
• Attaches identification labels to finished product
• Inspects meat packets to ensure specifications and quality for accurate labeling, seal integrity and code date clarity
• Removes defective packets
• Monitors line for pile-ups and jams
• Hand counts each final product before placing in box for packaging
• Positions and fills feeder with boxes and replenishes
• Erects or forms boxes of various sizes
• Hand tapes bottom of errected boxes
• Palletize boxed salame up to 35 lbs
• Follow all GMP’s, SOP’s and BRC standards
• Ensures and maintains good housekeeping though-out the area
• Report any employee issues in the department to your line coordinator / supervisor
• Report anything unusual, including accidents, breakage or malfunction of machineries and equipment to your line coordinator / supervisor.
• Performs required stretches and exercises
• Wear all appropriate PPE. Work safely, and use equipment only when trained.
• May be assigned or required to perform other duties, responsibilities and functions assigned by the production line coordinator and/or supervisor and/or production management.

Educational and Job Experience Requirements

High school diploma desired

Food industry or manufacturing experience desired

Knowledge of basic math

Basic English reading, writing and comprehension skills

Job-related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Ability to grasp and use sharp tools (knife)
2. Literacy in reading
3. Ability to count
4. Ability to differentiate numbers
5. Basic knowledge of boxing equipment
6. Ability to work with mold, pepper, allergens, cleaning chemicals and other spices
7. Maintains exceptional GMP’s and food safety procedures, follows company/BRC standards.
8. Good interpersonal skills and good communication skills
9. Ability to work in a hot/cold environment
10. Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment, maintaining a commitment to results.
11. Drive continuous improvement in both production process and occupational safety
12. Ability to work a minimum of 8 hours a day regardless of the department assignment and overtime when needed.including weekends and holidays
13. Line Coordinator backup: Ability to communicate in English (basic level)

Preferred Licenses/Certifications

Pallet Jack certified

Physical Demands / Environmental Conditions

The essential functions of the job and working conditions requires the individual to, walk, stand, stoop, bend, reach, grasp, push, pull and lift up to 35 lbs.,

The job requires the individual to work in a light to moderate noise environment, and/or up to a high level of noise environment that requires mandated personal protective equipment. Working environment may include but is not limited to: the donning, wearing, and usage of hairnets, smocks, coats, gloves, boots, glasses, hearing protection and hard hats.

The position may be exposed to extreme climate (e.g. hot, dry, cold, and wet) conditions; may potentially be exposed to allergens/mold and pepper

Work Schedule Requires flexibility to include overtime and weekends.