Peeler Operator- 2nd Shift

SUMMARY:  Responsible for peeling product in a productive manner, delivering quality results, while observing all product quality and efficiency, as well as being a team player.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Setup Peeler Equipment and peel products
• Setup and operate delinkers
• Take and record product temperatures
• Observe operation to detect faulty peeling and prevent any jam-ups
• Load and unload brine chiller machine when necessary to continually feed line
• Visually inspects the product for any non-conforming areas
• Coordinate with line leadership for proper setup – hotdog size, formula, product code to setup and peel the correct product
• Receive products from the smoke alley when necessary
• Assist team leaders in the line
• Rotate positions in the line when needed
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:  To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to read and comprehend simple labels and instructions in English. The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. In addition, the employee must be able to pass HACCP training, be a team player, and be willing and capable of being cross trained in all positions in the department. 

 

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)

Pay Range

The base pay range for this role is $19.75 USD/Hourly

The listed salary range represents Kayem Foods’ good faith estimate for this position and represents the minimum and maximum for new hire pay ranges.

Ranges are reviewed on a regular basis. An employee’s rate of pay within the range is determined by their qualifications, relevant experience, and demonstrated performance over time. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued wage growth. This position is eligible for our comprehensive benefits package and is eligible for an annual wage review. Kayem Foods complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.