1ST SHIFT BLENDER OPERATOR

General Description Blend and mix ground beef product to proper grade or percentage of fat level. Ensure product is prepared at a very cold temperature to ensure freshness of the product. Follow all safety and sanitation procedures in area and with products. Keep a continual flow of products moving to the K-Pak machines. Check machinery during morning pre-operational procedures to ensure cleanliness. Ensure area does not over-produce specific individual products. Check each individual load to make sure product has pre-specified amount of fat. Chill finished product immediately after blending. Put finished product on auger machine down to K-Pak area. Prepare paperwork on all loads. Daily work tasks are structured with very few deviations. Job performance is measured by the Ground Beef Supervisor on such issues as consistency of products, performance as blender and general knowledge of the ground beef department. Attend and give input at monthly group meetings. Required Skills Potential hazards in work area include grinders, blenders and hot water. Work area has some slippery floors and is somewhat noisy. Temperature in work area is very cold. Typical work schedule is 40 hours per week M-F with some Saturday work if necessary. Employee will receive overtime pay for all hours over 40. Education Requirements (if applicable) Minimum High School diploma or GED equivalent. Special Skills Math skills Safety knowledge Product knowledge & formulation knowledge Bilingual important, but not mandatory as long as translator is nearby. Relationships Internal: Mostly verbal communication in the ground beef department. External: No external contact. #J-18808-Ljbffr