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Position Description

• Perform duties to ensure proper cook and chill methods are conducted in accordance with product specification and USDA regulations.

Primary Responsibilities

• * Prepare cook or chill tanks by filling and setting temperatures
• * Prepare dollies for cook process
• * Monitor tank water levels, temperatures, and equipment performance throughout the cook/chill processes, making adjustments as needed
• * Record product and cook information on appropriate forms or enter into computer system
• * Select appropriate recipe programs in computer system
• * Pull racks of product and move to next phase of process
• * Conduct hand probe temperature readings on cooked product
• * Maintain safe and clean work environment by complying with employee and food safety procedures, rules, and regulations
• * Operate jeep/walker for the movement of product
• * Complies with and adheres to all employee safety and food safety programs
• * Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• Not applicable

Position Requirements

• * Able to speak, read, and write English, bilingual Spanish preferred
• * High school graduate or equivalent
• * Basic computer skills, proficient with Microsoft Office programs
• * Proficient with basic math skills
• * Willing and able to work overtime and weekends
• * One to three years related experience preferred
• * Knowledge of GMP, HACCP and USDA regulations preferred

Physical Requirements

• * Able to lift more than 50 pounds daily
• * Able to push/pull between 1000-1500 lbs with assistance daily
• * Able to tolerate extreme temperatures daily
• * Able to climb vertical ladders 3-4 feet off ground frequently throughout the day
• * Walking or standing 100% of day
• * Bending/stooping daily

Training Period

• Minimum 90 days meeting all above requirements; up to one year

• This is a union position and comes with benefits provided by the union, upon completion of the 90 day probationary period. Benefits include: medical, vision and dental as well as 1 week of paid time off after 1 year of employment.