Curer Operator PR05U - 1st Shift Ham Processing - New London, WI

Job Details

Position Summary

This position includes, but is not limited to, curing all products that are cured in tumbler, loading and unloading tumblers, understand the cycle times for non-pumped product, and using the control panel and auto starting system of the tumblers.

Responsibilities

• Perform all daily prechecks.
• Keep the tow motor in a clean, safe running condition and operate it in a safe, efficient manner.
• Operate a hand-held calculator and/or computer to formulate brines.
• Understand and operate the brine transfer system.
• Read a salometer in order to determine the difference between a brine with curing agents versus one without curing agents and the proper ways to handle them.
• Prevent product contamination.
• Setup, tear down, operate equipment and adjust speeds and pressure to ensure proper gains of products being pumped on injector.
• Know how to pull a vacuum on the tumbler and maintain the vacuum during the time it is running.
• Correct routine problems with curing and tumbling.
• Must be able and willing to perform basic math functions (i.e.: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Must be able and willing to work overtime and/or weekends as needed.
• Must be able and willing to obtain a Class III tow motor certification.
• Must be able and willing to complete all paperwork and SAP functions as required for position.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in the department.
• Comply with all safety, food safety, GMP and SQF requirements.
• Perform all positions of job rotation as needed.
• Perform any other work as assigned by management.

Physical Requirements: The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Must be able and willing to push/pull/lift with arms below waist/at shoulder/above shoulder level minimum of 20 pounds frequently.
• Must be able and willing to work in a fast-paced environment with rapid hand and eye coordination to move product on a conveyor and/or other processing equipment.
• Must be able and willing to flex/grip with wrist/hands frequently.
• Must be able and willing to stand/walk/climb/bend for up to 10 hours.
• Must be able and willing to work in wet conditions and cold temperatures at 35 degrees.

Preferred Skills

• Machine Operator experience preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing setting preferred
• RF Scanner experience preferred

Qualifications

• 3 months of work history with the same employer

LOCATION IS NOT ACCEPTING REHIRES

Relocation Assistance Eligible

No

Work Shift

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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