Processing Technician 1

Processing Technician I

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Processing Supervisor, processes all raw and smoked products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Completes all start-up and shut-down procedures for all processing areas.
2. Grinds, blends, and final grinds all raw materials to be used in processing.
3. Loads and unloads, cooks and records weights for smokehouse.
4. Completes required forms and properly applies thermometers and probes.
5. Understands the procedures for hanging smoked meats.
6. Assembles Weiler grinder and mixer/blender on a daily basis for processing.

7. Weighs all materials according to each product specific formulation with no underweights and

   +1 pound max overweight and documents on each product specific batch card.

8. Weighs spices and water and documents on batch cards according to each ground batch
9. Understands the mixing and grinding procedure to prepare the product for stuffing.
10. Observes product appearance and changes plate or knives accordingly.
11. Understands smokehouse operations which include start-up, weights and loading of wood, placing of thermometer probes, checking each cycle and documentation.
12. Adheres to all HACCP requirements for all CCP’s and correctly completing all required forms.
13. Washes, scrubs and sanitizes machines and all areas according to sanitation schedule.
14. Observes safety and security standards.