Needle Room Dumper - 1st Shift

NEEDLE ROOM DUMPER SUMMARY Assigned under the general supervision of the Production Supervisor to u tilize a variety of NSP processes, equipment, or tools to meet production standards or specifications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Help needle room employees with setup every morning Weigh product, print ticket and supply to cutters Must be able to operate scale and printer Push tanks of product from the needle room onto floor scale then to cutting line Collect a ticket of weight from floor scale for each tank and give to cutter At the end of the shift organize all the utensils (Luugues, carts, baskets, bowls, etc.)

Must be able to clean condensate from the ceiling using a mop with a 8’ to 10’ handle Must follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) Required to wear all safety and personal protective equipment (PPE) such as mesh gloves, wrist protectors, earmuffs, hair and beard nets, and rubber soled shoes May be required to “fill-in” for other positions when there is a need.

Other duties as assigned SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: NONE QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to maintain concentration while performing tasks over period of time Ability to coordinate actions in relation to others’ actions Documented good safety and attendance record Demonstrated commitment to the GMP’s Must be able to communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers Regular attendance at work and punctuality are essential job functions Ability to deal with stress and get along with co-workers and supervisors Ability to work in a safe manner, be considerate of other employees’ safety, and wears all personal protective equipment (PPE) as required EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Will train as necessary allowing 60-90 days to reach and maintain minimum daily production standards LANGUAGE SKILLS: CONTACTS: Communicate with internal customers to resolve all issues or problems which require resourcefulness, tact and discretion.

Applies broad knowledge of products and services when communicating with individuals outside the immediate work area/department. MATHEMATICAL/FINANCIAL SKILLS: Work with significant deadlines that can result in a disruption to projects, service or products that impact operational cost and/or revenue. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply disciplined knowledge to analyze and resolve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. CERTIFICATE, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: N/A 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.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires a full range of body motion to include lifting, twisting, bending, reaching outward, pushing, and pulling May be required to lift up to 50 lbs. Required to stand at waist high table for up to three (3) hours before taking a break The ability to maintain one’s balance while performing the required work tasks is essential Works at waist high counter with arms extended below shoulder level Walks/stands on even concrete surface, which may at times be slippery due to marinates, water, and other liquids associated with the production process Requires intensive hand/wrist movement to meet the NSP minimum required pounds per day (see above) Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range The job is fast paced and the ability to deal with stress is essential May be exposed to strong odors such as marinate from seasoned meat Full time regular position that works Monday through Friday, generally 8 hours per day, with minimal overtime.

Travel is not required for this position. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The office environment is typically climate controlled of 68ºF to 72ºF and clean, with normal air contaminants, such as dust, typically found in an office environment The indoor production environment is climate-controlled of -40ºF to 45ºF with regular exposure to prolonged noise While in the production area, all employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to include hair and beard nets, rubber soled shoes, smocks, hearing protection and hard hats.