Operator - Protein Conversion RE

Position at Pilgrim's The Cooker Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating the cooker and associated rendering equipment to produce a high quality finished product that will meet all food safety plan and production requirements.

• Daily inspection of equipment to ensure safe operation, food safety and performance specifications.
• Communicate any issues with safety, food safety plan or production limitations with the management team.
• Monitor raw material bins, flow ways and all finished storage bins to ensure proper food safety and production efficiency.
• Monitor all mechanical systems to report any safety, food safety plan or mechanical issues, and react accordingly.
• Perform all necessary housekeeping duties in assigned areas.
• Assist maintenance as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

• Capable of communicating in both oral and written formats.
• Understanding of the fundamental principles of manufacturing.
• Possess effective communication skills.
• Required to lift a minimum of 50lbs.
• Often required to stand, sit and use hands and fingers to handle or feel.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Close vision acuity capability required for this position.
• Ability to cross-train personnel to replace position in the event of absence.

EOE/Vet/Disabled