Hormel Foods

Sadlers Smokehouse - Machine Operator

Posted on: 6 Jul 2021

Henderson, TX

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

The Machine Operator 1 position performs the processing of raw meat product under the supervision and direction of the Raw Meat Supervisor.

 Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1.       Performs the careful handling of raw meat product in a fast paced environment

2.       Shovels raw meat product into the tumbler machine. Pushes raw meat product into the injector machine.

Monitors the raw meat product coming out of the injector machine,using meat hooks to place the product evenly in the combo. Must be able to stand between 2 – 3 hours at a time.

Must be willing to follow all GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) of the company which include but are not limited to:  use of a hair net, use of a company approved frock, no jewelry, no nail polish or artificial nails, no shorts, no open-toed shoes, no ripped clothing or rhinestones/glitter on clothing, no chewing gum, candy or tobacco.

 Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  In addition, employees are occasionally sent to help in departments other than the home department when the situation necessitates doing so.

 Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to cold temperatures as low as 38 degrees Fahrenheit.  The floors in the environment are wet and can be slippery.  The noise level in the work area is considerable (ear plugs are required and provided)

 Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Frequent use/motion of hands, wrists and arms are required. The employee is occasionally required to

Hormel Foods

Austin, MN

Hormel Foods Corporation produces and markets various meat and food products in the United States and internationally. The company operates through five segments: Grocery Products, Refrigerated Foods, Jennie-O Turkey Store, and International & Other. It offers various perishable meat products, including fresh meats, frozen items, refrigerated meal solutions, sausages, hams, guacamoles, and bacons; and shelf-stable products, such as canned luncheon meats, peanut butters, chilies, shelf-stable microwaveable meals, hashes, stews, meat spreads, flour and corn tortillas, salsas, tortilla chips, and other products.

The company also provides turkey products; nutritional food products and supplements; dessert and drink mixes; and industrial gelatin products.

It sells its products through sales personnel, as well as through independent brokers and distributors. The company was formerly known as Geo. A. Hormel & Company and changed its name to Hormel Foods Corporation in January 1995. Hormel Foods Corporation was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Austin, Minnesota.

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