Production Operator (Lead) Night

Production Operator

Bhj Usa, Llc. Is a leading supplier of fresh/frozen meat blends to both the wet and dry pet food industries. We are seeking a motivated individual to perform a variety of tasks under the direction of the production supervisor in any number of areas in the operation including receiving, freezer, sanitation, deboning (by machine), and storage; by performing the following tasks:

• In the absence of production supervisor, coordinate and supervise plant production by organizing and assigning work, instructing, guiding, and assisting employees in the attainment of production and quality goals
• Responsible for accurate preparation of all documentation related to production, shipping & receiving, safety and sanitation
• Lead in the training and development of employees by managing performance and creating an environment in which they have the opportunity to succeed
• Perform routine tasks involved in producing, assembling, inspecting, testing or shipping a product
• Load raw material into machinery that may grind, emulsify, mechanically debone, mix/blend and/or plate freeze product
• Inspect product to ensure that it conforms to established quality control guidelines
• Discard incidental waste, that cannot be processed, into bins or other containers for proper disposal
• Operate process hose to pump product into plate freezer; hand pack; and insert dividers (when required) to separate product during processing
• Pull blocks of frozen product from plate freezers by hand and physically slide product along rail and hand stack onto pallets
• Perform sanitation of machines and floors using high pressure hose and other tools to ensure that our equipment and facility is kept clean and hygienic
• Wrap, weigh, mark and label processed items according to standard protocol
• Store finished product in freezer according to storage guidelines
• Operate forklift or pallet jack to move or retrieve supplies for production line or for storage (if trained and certified to operate forklifts and pallet jacks)
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and wearing of all required safety gear (ppe)
• Adhere, support, and enforce all company policies and procedures
• Adhere to attendance guidelines of the company at the assigned location

High school diploma or ged preferred.

Will be frequently exposed to cool and wet conditions. Must be able to lift up to 30-50 pounds on a frequent basis and be able to work around raw beef, chicken or other similar raw materials and odors.

We support a drug free workplace and conduct pre-employment drug screening. Must be authorized to work in the u.s. We participate in e-verify. Eeo employer.