BHJ USA, LLC

Production Lead

JOB TITLE: Production Lead

Full-time

Night Shift: 10 PM-6:15 AM

Monday-Saturday

Pay: Hourly

Location: BHJ USA Omaha Plant

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Production Supervisor, performs a variety of job tasks in the processing of raw materials for the pet food, pharmaceutical and feed industries. Lead Ingredient Process Workers’ functions as a Shift Supervisor, in their absence, and also works in any number of areas in the operation including receiving, freezer, sanitation, deboning (by machine), and storage; by performing the following tasks:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In the absence of Production Supervisor, coordinate and supervise plant production by organizing and assigning work, instructing, guiding, and assisting employees in the attainment of production and quality goals

o Responsible for accurate preparation of all documentation related to production, shipping & receiving, safety and sanitation.

o Lead in the training and development of employees by managing performance and creating an environment in which they have the opportunity to succeed.

• Perform routine tasks involved in producing, assembling, inspecting, testing or shipping a product

• Load raw material into machinery that may grind, emulsify, mechanically debone, mix/blend and/or plate freeze product

• Inspect product to ensure that it conforms to established quality control guidelines

• Discard incidental waste, that cannot be processed, into bins or other containers for proper disposal

• Operate process hose to pump product into plate freezer; hand pack; and insert dividers (when required) to separate product during processing

• Pull blocks of frozen product from plate freezers by hand and physically slide product along rail and hand stack onto pallets

• Perform sanitation of machines and floors using high pressure hose and other tools to ensure that our equipment and facility is kept clean and hygienic

• Wrap, weigh, mark and label processed items according to standard protocol

• Store finished product in freezer according to storage guidelines

• Operate forklift or pallet jack to move or retrieve supplies for production line or for storage (if trained and certified to operate forklifts and pallet jacks)

• Adhere to all safety guidelines and wearing of all required safety gear (PPE)

• Adhere, support, and enforce all company policies and procedures • Adhere to attendance guidelines of the company at the assigned location

MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oil plate freezers after product is removed

• Operate a series of control switches for processing machinery

• Remove cardboard from frozen product using box cutter or other tool

• Sort pallets and discard broken pallets and other pallets not conforming to company guidelines.

• Remove trash • Participate in job and safety training offered and required by the Company

• Maintain good housekeeping of work areas

• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

• Ability to complete all assigned tasks and shifts as assigned according to production requirements

• Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred

• Service oriented

• Ability to work as a part of a team and treat coworkers with respect

INDUSTRY TECHNICAL AND WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in the meat processing industry is desired but not required

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION:

• Ability to obtain forklift and pallet jack certification

ACADEMIC:

• High school diploma or GED preferred

ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:

C=Constantly (5-8 hrs./shift)

F=Frequently (2-5 hrs./shift)

O=Occasionally (Up to 2 hrs./shift)

R=Rarely (Does not exist as a regular part of job

Environmental Conditions-Frequency

Extreme Cold Rarely

Extreme Heat Rarely

Temperature Changes Rarely

Wet Occasionally

Humid Frequently

Noise Frequently

Vibration Frequently

Hazards Occasionally

Atmospheric conditions Occasionally

Vision Frequency

Close Occasionally

Distance Occasionally

Ability to see color Frequently

Physical Demands-Frequency

Sitting Rarely

Standing (stationary) Rarely

Walking & Moving About Constantly

Bending & Stooping (at waist/torso) Frequently

Bending & Twisting (at neck and head) Frequently

Kneeling Occasionally

Crouching Rarely

Crawling Rarely

Climbing (stairs, ladder, stool, scaffolding) Frequently

Balancing Occasionally

Reaching Constantly

Use of Hands-Frequency

Simple Grasping Constantly

Firm/Power Grasping Frequently

Feeling & Dexterity Frequently

Fingering Frequently

Pushing & Pulling-Frequency

Pushes, pulls pallet jacks Occasionally

Lifting & Carrying Weight (lbs.) Distances (feet)-Frequency

# of pounds: 0-10 Distance (height):60 Inches Distance carried: 3 feet Frequently

# of pounds: 11-20 Distance (height): 60 inches Distance carried: 3 feet Frequently

# of pounds: 21-30 Distance (height): 60 inches Distance carried: 3 feet Frequently

# of pounds: 31-50 Distance (height): 60 inches Distance carried: 3 feet Constantly

# of pounds: 51-100 Distance (height): 60 inches Distance carried: 3 feet Occasionally

OTHER DEMANDS:

• Must be able to work around and with raw beef, chicken, fish, lamb, or other similar raw materials and odors.

• Must be able to work extended shifts as needed up to (6) days a week.

• Must have the ability to use appropriate personal protective equipment when inside the plant facilities.

This could include items such as steel toe footwear, hard hat, safety glasses, ear protection, and rain gear.

CORE COMPETENCIES - UNIVERSAL:

• Integrity and Trust: Is widely trusted; is seen as direct, truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn’t misrepresent him/herself for personal gain

• Ethics and Values: Adheres to an appropriate(for the setting) and effective set of core values and beliefs during both good and bad times; acts in line with those values; rewards the right values and disapproves of others; practices what he/she preaches.

• Teamwork: Working cooperatively with others to complete work assignments.

• Action Oriented: Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things that he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than others.

• Developing Self & Others: Picks up technical things quickly; can learn new skills and knowledge; is good at learning new industry, company, product, or technical knowledge – like internet technology; does well in technical courses and seminars

• Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement: Ensure product and process meets quality system requirements as defined by customer specifications.

• Health, Safety, Security, and Environment: Employ equipment, practices, and procedures which promote a healthy, safe, and secure work environment.

DISCLAIMER:

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

I have read the above job description and agree that I am able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

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BHJ USA, LLC

Ingredient process Worker

JOB TITLE: Ingredient Process Worker

Full-time

(4) Positions Open: Night-Shift: 10 PM-6:15 AM Monday -Saturday

(4) Positions Open: Mid-Shift: 2 PM-10 PM Monday-Saturday

(3) Positions Open: Day-Shift: 6 AM-2 PM Monday-Saturday

Pay: Hourly

Location: BHJ USA Omaha Plant

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for performing a variety of tasks in the processing of raw materials for the pet food, pharmaceutical and feed industries. Process Workers’ may work in any number of areas in the operation including receiving, freezer, sanitation, deboning (by machine), and storage; by performing the following tasks: