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Kayem Foods, Inc. Smokehouse Operator in Chelsea, Massachusetts
RESPONSIBILITIES: The individual in this position will be responsible for many functions. Listed are the major functions. Other duties may be assigned at any time throughout employment. Safety/Food safety, Communications, Quality Control, Inspection, Process Control, Documentation and data recording, Yield control. The process in this department controls the critical limits on all of our food safety programs. Persons taking on this position are held accountable for multiple responsibilities. Utilize (position) temperature probes Read and interpret charts Manually control smoke dampers Adjust cook cycles or portions Read and interpret temperature-monitoring equipment Knowledgeable in all aspects of smoking product Knowledge of proper chemical use, safety procedures, and PPE (personal protective equipment) Operating knowledge of the CIP system Maintain yield records Maintain chart recorders Maintain smoke generators (clean and adjust) control chip level Keep department area clean Complete/coordinate loading sequence/data Capable of completing all required reports Capable of changing charts on chart recorders Capable of manually adjusting oven cycles Capable of programming oven cycles Communicate to MGMT of all safety/operating problems Ability to follow written and oral instruction Comply with all HAACP requirements Follow and record cooling guidelines Calculate time differentials on oven cycles Monitor product for consistency Review equipment for proper operation Ability to lift 50 lbs. frequently REQUIREMENTS: Have experience or working knowledge of processing equipment operation, processing specifications, and labeling requirements Must also have basic knowledge of mathematics and calculations relating to the production Good English skills and be able to complete required paperwork (productivity reports and other miscellaneous paperwork) Capable of regularly lifting and /or move up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lift or move up to 75 lbs. Ability to work on production floor; a wet, cold, hot and loud environment Previous food manufacturing experience a plus