Processing Technician - 2Nd Shift

It is an exciting time to join Thrushwood Farms | Western’s Smokehouse! We are the leading manufacturing solution for premium, crafted protein snacks – co-manufacturing for the top brands in the industry at our plants in Galesburg, IL and Greentop, MO. We are well-capitalized and focused on rapidly growing our business.

Position Summary

Produces raw products by receiving, weighing, grinding, mixing, stuffing, linking, cooking, etc. that meet all customer, Quality Assurance (QA) and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) specifications to ensure customer satisfaction.

Job Specifications/Qualifications

• Education/Training (or equivalent): H.S. Degree / GED
• Food safety experience preferred

Technical or Administrative Knowledge:

• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide

• General knowledge of computers and calculators

Special Skills and/or Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills
• Maintains professional appearance and demeanor at all times
• Ability to meet US employment eligibility requirements

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand for 8 hours
• Must lift 50+lbs repeatedly
• Repetitive motion
• Able to work in a cold environment

Essential Functions include but not limited to the following:

• Conduct thorough pre-op inspections of machines, room, and other equipment used in the production process
• Receive incoming shipments and document product checks in the proper manner on paperwork
• Maintain accurate inventory
• Rotate spice, meat and other product racks to guarantee first in first out (FIFO) inventory system to reduce waste.
• Scan raw ingredients into Vista Trac to maintain accurate inventory records and to safeguard against input shortages that affect production.
• Scan correct raw materials into batches to guarantee traceability in the event of a product recall.
• Store meat in the appropriate cooler/freezer in order to freeze or thaw for upcoming production.
• Clean smokehouses before use in the mornings.
• Weigh the correct amount of raw materials for the batch.•Put the correct ingredients into the Mixer-Grinder to blend raw materials evenly.
• Grind raw materials to the precise stipulations to warrant quality products and customer satisfaction.
• Change out and setting up machines to the correct specifications for each customer.
• Will lift objects that are 60+ lbs. on a daily basis.
• Verify the correct v-mags and load them into the stuffer to be stuffed into the accurate casings, cut the casings at the correct position.
• Hang the sticks onto the linking line, inspect to ensure quality.
• Load smokehouses with the raw racks and start smokehouse on the program to match batch details.
• Thoroughly clean and sanitize equipment/room.
• Keep floor clean of debris and throw away in the proper container to keep contaminated product away from non-contaminated product.
• Rope racks with tags that have accurate name, flavor, and colored tag to match product.
• Verify the information on labels and racks to ensure accuracy of product naming and quality.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and all Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations.
• Document information accurately on all paperwork to provide accurate records for review
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as necessary for the job.
• Unload trailers, verify Bill of Lading (BOL)/packing slips, complete documents for incoming trailer sheets, temp meat, and scan products in to Vista Trac.
• Stock ingredients on racks
• Report any food safety, food defense, internal or external damage to building, and equipment failure to supervisors. Assume responsibilities of other Process Technician(s) and Receiving Manager in their absence.
• Assume responsibilities of other Process Technician(s), Process Manager and/or Receiving Manager in their absence.
• Assist in other departments as needed.
• Other duties may be assigned based on companyneeds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Work Location: In person