Smokehouse Operator

6 days ago


New Glarus, Wisconsin, United States Jack Link's Full time
Job Title: Smokehouse Operator

We are seeking a skilled Smokehouse Operator to join our team at Jack Link's Protein Snacks. As a Smokehouse Operator, you will be responsible for operating and monitoring all smokehouse processes to ensure the highest quality products.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Load and unload product into and out of ovens
  • Work to increase efficiencies and product quality
  • Verify work and storage areas are maintained, safe, clean and organized
  • Monitor each smokehouse and product cook for accurate cooking process
  • Understand product thickness to adjust smokehouse process to properly adjust cooking procedures
  • Understand and rotate product within the smokehouse when needed when monitoring smokehouse process
  • Follow good manufacturing practices and HACCP training, along with company SOP's, and SSOP's
  • Set oven controllers to correct program indicated in product specifications
  • Monitor oven cycles and product through testing samples
  • Perform various tests at required intervals such as PH tests on in-process and finished product, fat and moisture levels, etc.
  • Complete documentation at required intervals according to company practice
  • Spray applications to products per specifications. Report detected inconsistencies to supervisors, quality assurance personnel, or managers
  • Sanitize designated drains, floors, and equipment at required intervals
Requirements:
  • High school diploma or GED or one to three months related experience/training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • One to two years of relevant experience
  • Experience working with Alkar and/or EnviroPak Smokehouse Ovens
  • Knowledge of SAP
  • Strong written and oral communication skills required
  • Must demonstrate a positive, professional image of themselves and the company
  • Strong problem solving abilities required
  • Must be able to anticipate, recognize, and resolve various issues and obstacles
  • Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Must be able to work in an ever changing, team environment
  • Good organizational skills; demonstrated ability to prioritize work load effectively
  • Ability to calculate using fractions, decimals, and percentages, copy figures, count and record without transposing numbers
  • Ability to follow written or verbal instructions using several variables
  • Must be able to speak, read and write in the English language enough to effectively perform the essential functions of the position
  • Ability to work with diverse group of people with varying levels of education and expertise background
  • Must be able to work odd shifts, work nights, weekends, rotating shifts and short notice overtime based upon plant needs
  • Must be able to perform repetitive functions
  • Proficient in Internet navigation, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Proven thorough understanding of fermentation processes
Work Environment:

The work environment is a plant / office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet / slippery floors. Travel may be required.

Jack Link's provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.


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