326 - Machine Operator 1

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MACHINE OPERATOR 1

 

Department 326 - Comitrol

 

Classification

Non-exempt

 

Salary Grade/Range

Probationary rate: $9.00

Range: $9.50 - 14.60

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Summary

The Machine Operator position
performs the operation and maintenance of various production machines under the
supervisor and direction of the Processing Supervisor.

 

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations
may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.

1.      
Performs the careful handling of both cold and hot cooked meat products  

2.       Must
be familiar with product codes and specifications

3.       Operates the following machines:
Comitrol (Grinder), Urschel (Shredder), and Tiromat

4.       Monitors and controls settings (i.e
speed, temperature) of each machine

4.       Cleans and switches machine blades and
molds according to product spec

5.       Assembles and disassembles parts of the
machinery

6.       Transports racks/containers full of meat
from cooler and sauce room to the processing room

3.      
Must be able to stand between 2 – 3 hours at a time.

4.      
Must be willing to follow all GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) of the
company which include but are not limited to:  use of a hair net, use of a
company approved frock, no jewelry, no nail polish or artificial nails, no
shorts, no open-toed shoes, no ripped clothing or rhinestones/glitter on
clothing, no chewing gum, candy or tobacco.

 

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no
supervisory responsibilities. 

 

Other Duties

Please note this job
description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of
activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for
this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time
with or without notice.  In addition,
employees are occasionally sent to help in departments other than the home
department when the situation necessitates doing so.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Work Environment

While performing the duties
of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to cold temperatures as low as
38 degrees Fahrenheit.  The floors in the environment are wet and can be
slippery.   

 

Physical Demands

The physical demands
described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job: 

The employee must
frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds

The employee will occasionally
lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Frequent use/motion of
hands, wrists and arms are required

The employee is
occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or bend. 

 

Position Type/Expected
Hours of Work

This is a full-time
position.  40+ hours per week.

Hours of work: Monday through
Friday, start time: 7:00 am, finish time varies depending on workload.   

10 – 12 hour work days are
common.  Weekends and overtime hours are often required.  Schedule is
subject to change with or without advance notice. 

 

Required Education and
Experience

None

 

Preferred Education and
Experience

1.      
High school diploma or GED.

2.      
Previous experience as a machine operator or working in a manufacturing
environment

 

Additional Eligibility
Qualifications

None.

 

Work Authorization

Proof of identity and
authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.

Sadler's Smokehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer of minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.