Production Operator

Job Title

BHJ USA, LLC. is a leading supplier of fresh/frozen meat blends to both the wet and dry pet food industries. We are seeking motivated individuals to perform a variety of tasks in any number of areas in the operation including receiving, freezer, sanitation, deboning (by machine), and storage; by performing the following tasks:

• 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. Operate a series of control switches. Starts grinder and observe product flow for jams or blockages. Keep machine continuously supplied with 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
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and wearing of all required safety gear (PPE)
• Adhere to attendance guidelines of the company at the assigned location
• Adhere, support, and enforce all company policies and procedures
• Comply with all food safety/quality related programs and procedures accordingly to support GFSI and regulatory standards
• Ability to learn to 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)
• Inspect all pallets to ensure proper packaging, labeling, size, etc. in accordance with customer specifications and company policies. Take core samples as necessary. Scan each pallet label using handheld barcode reader and print shipping labels and attach to each pallet as per load instructions
• Select, organize, and load pallets on trailers for all outgoing loads. Ensure loads are properly secured for shipment and within acceptable weight ranges. Ensure trailers are properly sealed with the seal provided by Company. Document all quality control procedures performed.
• Store finished product in freezer according to storage guidelines. Conduct inventory and cycle counts.
• Receive incoming frozen material that has been approved by management. Weight, prepare, and attach barcode label to each incoming pallet prior to placing material in freezer storage or per other procedure as determined by Plant Manager. Deliver labels and related incoming documents to office.
• Ability to learn and operate the automated palletizer machine or manual palletizing process. Process may include:
• Properly placing pallets in place to feed machine
• Enter commands to start machine, watch and follow sequences and monitors for malfunctions, errors and obstructions that may interfere with proper operation. Correct machine settings using preprogrammed settings, or correcting obstructions and sensor activity.
• Prepare proper production forms or reports noting weight of product using NEMO -computerized inventory system
• Changes wrap film, removes waste from conveyors, checks pallet quality and loads pallet stacking station.
• Controls weights and traceability of product, bags pallet with correct liners, supplies slip sheets and fills liquid containers with charcoal or red dye.
• Checks and controls label information and operates traceability system.
• Remove cardboard from frozen product using box cutter or other tool
• Sort pallets and discard broken pallets and other pallets not conforming to company guidelines.
• Remove trash
• Participate in job and safety training offered and required by the Company
• Maintain good housekeeping of work areas
• Other duties as assigned

High school diploma or GED preferred and must possess the following skills:

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to complete all assigned tasks and shifts as assigned according to production requirements
• Ability to work as a part of a team and treat coworkers with respect
• Ability to obtain forklift and pallet jack certification
• Basic Computer Skills
• Experience in the meat processing industry is desired but not required

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.