Job Description

Job Description
Pay Rate: $18.39 - $19.52, + $0.60 shift differential for 2nd shift

Hours: This position will train on 2nd shift in Plant 1 from 4:00p.m. to 2:00a.m. until Plant 2 is ready. Once moved to Plant 2, this job will perform the Grindroom job for approximately 5 to 6 hours and then will be responsible for tear down and clean up in Grindroom and other Sanitation duties as assigned until the end of the shift. This will be a full-time Grindroom position once both shifts for Line 4 are operating in the new plant. Then hours will be 2pm Midnight.

All team members must abide by all of Burkes plant safety rules.

Qualifications:

* 18 years of age or older and 6 months of work history is required.

Requirements of team member include:

* Ability to learn and perform multiple positions (training will be provided)
* Work in temperatures 3250 degrees in Grindroom and 100+ degrees during sanitation part of job
* Being able to operate a stand-up fork-lift and pallet jack (in-house training provided)
* Ability to work in an environment that is moderately to highly strenuous
* Being able to lift up to 50 lbs frequently
* Ability to do a repetitive task
* Standing, walking, scrubbing, climbing ladders, lifting, pushing, pulling, and moving on hands and knees.
* Will handle high-pressure hoses for long periods of time; climb in and under equipment to clean
* Must be able to work with different types of chemicals
* Following good manufacturing practices (GMPs)
* Basic Math skills
* The individual must possess good communication skills, mechanical aptitude, and must be able to react quickly to changing conditions.
* Must be able to read and understand printed product specification documents and machine controls.
* The individual is required to contribute to harmony in the workplace.

Cooler Attendant Duties:

* Responsible for organizing and straightening up all aspects of the cooler and dock
* Operates a forklift to pick raw materials from the cooler and/or put away raw materials
* Responsible for accurate records and ensuring products selected reconcile with supporting paperwork
* Responsible for FIFO of raw material inventory
* Performs trailer checks and lockouts
* Responsibility for maintenance of material handling batteries and equipment
* Takes care of rendering, compact trash and cardboard and recycle plastic

Sanitation Primary Duties:

* Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing all production areas, including equipment, machinery, walls, floors and ceilings
* Cleans up excess meat on floor by using squeegee or shovel
* Hoses down equipment and machinery with hot water hoses
* Applies foam to all surfaces in production areas; scrubs equipment and machinery; rinses foam from equipment and machinery; applies sanitizer and oil/air mixture to all surfaces
* Reads and understands chemical warnings
* Vacuums office area; mops floor of laboratory and break room; cleans receiving dock; cleans restrooms and restocks bathroom supplies
* Disassembles equipment for cleaning purposes; reassembles equipment.

Burke Corporation is a leader in the production of pizza toppings and other fully cooked meats. Located in Nevada, Iowa, Burke is a focused team of professionals that combines technical expertise, industry knowledge, flexibility and integrity. Our spirit of continuous improvement creates win/win relationships and a shared sense of confidence in quality and safety.

BENEFITS

* Health Insurance
* Vision Insurance
* Dental Insurance
* Life Insurance
* 401K
* Flexible Spending Account
* Profit-sharing Opportunities
* Short and Long Term Disability
* Educational Assistance Program
* Employee Assistance Program
* Paid Holidays and Vacation
* Fitness Center
* Product Discounts

Burke Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.