What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rendering Trainee 2nd Shift position at CENTRAL VALLEY MEAT CO INC?
Schedule: Monday through Friday 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Daily Responsibilities:
- Operate and adjust the cooker system efficiently to maximize productivity and minimize downtime.
- Communicate effectively with truck dumpers, maintenance staff, and management to coordinate operations and resolve issues promptly.
- Report equipment concerns and safety hazards immediately, taking proactive action if necessary.
- Perform regular inspections, including hourly magnet checks, and ensure all equipment is clean, safe, and running efficiently.
- Troubleshoot and understand associated equipment before seeking maintenance support.
- Monitor and maintain air scrubbers and environmental systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Adhere to all safety, GMP, and food safety protocols to maintain a compliant work environment.
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace, perform necessary sanitation tasks, and ensure audit readiness.
- Monitor product specifications and press performance, making adjustments to maintain quality.
- Install safety guards and monitor tank levels proactively to prevent overflows or safety hazards.
- Complete special projects or assignments as management or the lead operator directed.
- Collaborate with the trailer dumper to ensure efficient unloading of incoming materials
- Previous experience in rendering or a similar industrial environment is preferred, with a solid understanding of cooker operations and steam systems.
- Familiarity with associated equipment, the ability to perform initial troubleshooting, and knowledge of steam processes and safety precautions.
- Strong verbal communication skills to effectively interact with team members, maintenance staff, and management.
- Comprehensive knowledge of safety protocols and strict adherence to maintain a safe work environment.
Physical Requirements:
- Regularly required to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
- Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
- Adequate vision to monitor equipment and the ability to hear alarms or communicate effectively in a noisy environment.
- Must be able to use hands to operate controls and handle objects safely.
Central Valley Meat is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates are evaluated and selected based on their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decisions on employee's or applicant's citizenship, race, age, color, sex, religion, natural origin, sexual orientation, handicap, or disability, marital status, veteran status, reproductive health decision-making, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
Salary : $18 - $18