Overview

Smokehouse Operator operates the batch ovens and the brine chillers by setting cooking and chill cycles. Ensures work is completed in a safe manner and within the quality parameters established. This position requires problem solving responsibilities.

Core Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads product and places it into the brine and chiller to get to required temperatures.
• Takes chill temperatures and accurately fills out required Food Safety and Quality paperwork.
• Weights and verifies logs and inputs product information into computer scale.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or lead.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skill required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Knowledge and experience in Meat Industry as preferred, but not required.
• Competent and trustworthy to comply with federal inspection programs and company safety and health policies.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Be available to work scheduled hours, which may include mandatory overtime, depending upon production demands.
• Be able to stand extreme temperatures change from hot to cold.
• Be able to push and pull continuously heavy loads of product, may weight up to 1500lbs, assisted by a rail system.
• Be able to pay close attention to detail.
• Being able to understand and follow oral and written instruction from Supervisors and designated staff.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The work environment and physical demands described are representative of those an employee encounters or should possess while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Working in cold environments of 20° to 45° F.
• Working in hot environments exceeding 100° F
• Frequent contact with animal fats.
• Carrying, lifting lowering, pushing pulling of heavy and or awkward objects or loads.
• Continuous standing in one location for long periods (up to 2-3 hours before break).
• Working at fixed workstation locations which are conveyor line paced.
• Walking long distances, sometimes on wet, uneven and slippery surfaces.
• Climbing or moving ladders, steps, stairwells and platforms.
• Lifting and lowering objects up to 60 lbs.
• Pushing or pulling of heavy roller carts, bins, or transport containers.
• Frequent static and/or awkward work postures with neck and spine flexion while grasping, pinching, pulling, lifting, extending, flexing the hands and arms.
• A variety of arm and hand movements are required in applying force, movement and repetition.
• Using and maintaining a variety of knives, hand tools, powered tools, equipment electrical devices, controls and possibly powered industrial trucks.

EEO/AA Information

Smithfield is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or any other protected group status or non-job-related characteristic as directed by law.

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