320 - Lead 1

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LEAD - PITS

Department 320

 

Classification                   Salary Grade/Range

Non-exempt                        Range: $13.20 - $15.10

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Summary

The Lead position performs the cooking
of various meat products under the supervision and direction of the Pit Supervisor.  The Lead manages the job in absence of the
Supervisor and ensures compliance with all regulations and policies.

 

Essential Functions

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

1. Performs
   the loading of raw meat product onto racks located inside the pits 

2. Performs
   the unloading of cooked meat product out of the pits and onto racks

3. Transports
   racks full of meat from pits to the scale, and then to the chill cell

4. Performs
   the cleaning/washing down of a pit

5. Assembles
   and disassembles the racks inside the pits

6. Performs
   daily inspection of the bushings, pins and washers on the racks

7. Determines
   the readiness of cooked meat product by visual inspection and temperature
   verification

8. Must have
   knowledge of the product specifications

9. Must be
   familiar with operating in the Rub and Ross systems

10. Must be
    able to stand between 2 – 3 hours at a time

11. 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 gloves, use of a company approved frock and rubber boots, 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.

 

Supervisory Responsibility

1. Enforces all GMPs by instructing employees in the department
   to follow guidelines and correcting them when needed

2. Makes production-related decisions in the absence of the
   Supervisor

3. Reports violations of company policy and employee
   issues/concerns to the Supervisor

4. Trains new employees to learn the essential functions of
   their job

 

 

 

 

 

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 their home department when the situation necessitates doing so.

 

Work Environment

While performing the duties of
this job, the employee is frequently exposed to hot temperatures as high as 120
degrees Fahrenheit.  The employee is also
exposed to high levels of smoke produced by the burning wood.  The floors in the environment are often wet
and/or greasy and can be slippery.    

 

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 often required to
stoop, kneel, crouch or bend 

The employee will frequently
handle both cold and hot meat products (protective gloves are provided)

 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time
position.  40+ hours per week.

Hours of work: Monday through
Friday, 1^st shift start time - 5:00 am, 2^nd shift start
time – 11:00 am Finish time varies depending on workload.  10 – 12 hour work days are common.  Weekends and overtime hours are often
required.  Schedule is subject to change
with or without advanced notice.

 

Required Education and Experience

1. At least 6
   months experience as a Cooking Tech 3

 

Preferred Education and Experience

1. High
   school diploma or GED.

2. Previous
   experience cooking meat or working in a manufacturing environment

 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

1. HACCP
   certified in CCPs

 

Work Authorization

Proof of identity and
authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.

Sadler's Smokehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer of minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.