Grind Service ClerkThe Grind Service Clerk operates an industrial grinder to grind fresh and frozen meat products to produce patties, chubs and meatballs. Rotates between one of five positions every 2 hours at Grinder line, Filling, Batching, Fresh Grinding, Frozen Grinding, and Grind out. Works as an Organic Line Grinder, or Transport Driver for the lines.
Job Duties:- Performs machine set up and break down, replacement of parts when clogged or dirty on the Grinders, Formax, and Beehive machines using hand tools, wrenches, and hoists
- Operates computerized mixing stations to batch out proper fat content of meat. Fills out Daily Batching Report for tracking
- Operates fresh or frozen meat grinder machines
- Assembles grinder mechanism at shift start and end using mechanical lifts and devices
- Ensures proper placement of packaging equipment for line machines including film rolls and paper
- Uses forklift or EPJ to transport raw fresh or frozen meat to lines
- Removes and records license plate numbers from incoming bins, records weight, fat percentage, and time batched for each batch
- Records sampling results, brand name, metal detection, test results, and completes repair sheets as needed
- Operates Formax, Kartridge-Pack (KP), microwave, and Rapid Pack machines which form patties or chubs depending on line assignment
- Conducts continuous visual and auditory inspection of product and equipment throughout the shift resolving and reporting any discrepancies or product issues
- Maintains workstation in a clean and safe condition including cleaning product/meat debris and hosing blood off floor
- Collects raw samples for testing, delivers to the lab, and performs routine fat testing on meat products
- Ensures proper cleanup and disposal of hazardous materials
- Ability to operate vehicles, equipment, or machinery
- Assists with department duties as necessary
- Assists in other departments of the warehouse as necessary
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health benefits - medical/dental/vision/hearing aid/pharmacy/behavioral health/employee assistance, health care reimbursement account, dependent care assistance plan, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance, AD&D insurance, life insurance, 401(k), stock purchase plan to eligible employees.
