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Kayem Foods, Inc. Blender Operator - Old Kitchen - 2nd shift in Chelsea, Massachusetts
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for the blending of all Old Kitchen products, in a timely, productive manner, delivering quality results.
Visually monitors raw materials for any deviations from the norm
Checks all meat and spices against written formulas
Identifies all product ingredients labels
Verifies meat weight and types
Assembles and starts blender and/or grinder equipment and observes operation to detect anything faulty
Follows blending and grinding procedures as outlined in product formulation
Communicates deviations to set parameters to Team Leader or Supervisor
Responsible for documenting all process and productivity information
Eliminates contact between shipping containers and meat
Stops production line as needed, seeking immediate assistance to correct problems
Assists new employees and trainees in learning proper methods and procedures in areas
Maintains clean, sanitary, and safe work practices, tools, and areas, including performing lockout/tagout as required; discards general trash
Maintain and comply with all HAACP, OSHA, USDA, SSOP, and GMP requirements
Be willing to cross-train in all duties and areas of the Old Kitchen department
Must work closely with Team Leader to coordinate proper amount of product for stuffers
Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondences, and memos in English
Must have basic mathematical skills
Capable of regularly lifting and /or move up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lift or move up to 75 lbs.
Ability to work on production floor; a wet, cold, and loud environment
Previous food manufacturing experience a plus
Company Overview
Kayem Foods is a family owned and operated craft meat business that has been making New England’s favorite franks, sausages, and prepared meats in Chelsea, Mass. since its founding by Kaz Monkiewicz back in 1909. Well over 100 years later, we are the largest meat processor in New England and still pushing our craft to the next level – tweaking recipes to have the perfect flavors and extending our expertise into delicious new areas and collaborations – such as Kayem’s Night Shift Brewing Small Batch Beer Brats. One thing will never change, it’s our “Old World” food philosophy: to only make food we would share with our own friends and family. We offer the opportunity for professional growth and to make a difference in a flexible and collaborative environment.
Kayem offers competitive wages and benefits to full time employees. Kayem benefits include:
Healthcare Insurance, and Dental (pre-tax and effective first day of employment)
Vision (pre-tax and effective the 1st day of the month after start of employment)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan (Health Care Reimbursement and Dependent Care (effective 1st day of employment)
Reimbursement)
Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (effective 1st day of employment and no cost to employee)
Safe Harbor 401(K) Retirement Plan (with employer matching contributions of up to 3% plus 50% of your contributions up to 5%)
Vacation Pay, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
Education Reimbursement (eligible after 6 months of continuous employment and up to $3,000 for career development)
Opt-Out Medical Rebate, Doctor on Demand, and Wellness Initiatives for those who are eligible!
(Please NO staffing agencies or external recruiter calls)