Pet Food Processing Technician

Overview

Pet Food Processing Technician –

Job Title:

Pet Food Processing Technician

Location:

Golden Valley, MN (Minneapolis)

Type:
Contract-to-Hire

Compensation: $21.00 per hour to start

Contractor Work Model: 100% Onsite

Hours:

Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Some overtime, including weekends is expected

• This role is assigned to the meat room and primarily focuses on preparing product for processing including: grinding, dicing, handling, and processing raw and cooked meat in an air-conditioned (refrigerated) environment which may contain various odors
• Operates AND loads material into meat grinder machine, mixer, or dicing & slicing equipment, and uses of other processing tools & equipment
• Safely pre-cuts meat by hand to fit into machine as needed. Ensures production goals are maintained
• Sets up machinery and mechanical cutting and food processing equipment including machine change overs, basic calibration, machine start up, equipment sanitization and ensures proper documentation completed
• Safely, consistently & repeatedly lifts, manipulates & transports ingredients weighing up to 55 lbs to meat grinder
• Adheres to food safety standards: preforms quality checks, conducts moisture content tests using specialized equipment, takes temperature readings
• Helps in other processing or packaging areas when available and as needed
• This position involves potential exposure to common allergens including but not limited to milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame.

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Post high school studies is preferred such as Associates degree or specialized vocational/technical training
• At least two (2) years of experience working in another warehouse setting or food production environment is preferred
• Must be able to wear slip resistant, steel toe work boots (required)
• Able to regularly lift up material weighing up to 55lbs using both arms/hands from the ground to shoulder level
• Must be capable of basic data entry into computer
• Basic understanding of food safety and human safety is required and discussed at interview
• Must have the ability to work in hot, warm, or cool conditions within the plant
• Must be capable of preforming work in an environment that may potentially be exposed to common allergens such as: milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame.