Processing Technician

Processing Technician I

SUMMARY

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes all start-up and shut-down procedures for all processing areas.
• Grinds, blends, and final grinds all raw materials to be used in processing.
• Loads and unloads, cooks and records weights for smokehouse.
• Completes required forms and properly applies thermometers and probes.
• Understands the procedures for hanging smoked meats.
• Assembles Weiler grinder and mixer/blender on a daily basis for processing.
• 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.
• Weighs spices and water and documents on batch cards according to each ground batch
• Understands the mixing and grinding procedure to prepare the product for stuffing.
• Observes product appearance and changes plate or knives accordingly.
• Understands smokehouse operations which include start-up, weights and loading of wood, placing of thermometer probes, checking each cycle and documentation.
• Adheres to all HACCP requirements for all CCP's and correctly completing all required forms.
• Washes, scrubs and sanitizes machines and all areas according to sanitation schedule.
• Observes safety and security standards.