General Worker (Processing Plant)

Company : Chickmont Foods Ltd.

Key Results Areas/Main Tasks

Department: Packaging

The setup of workstations prior to the commencement of work daily

The breakdown of workstations at the end of the day

Hanging birds at the re-hang trough

Packaging product at the designated workstations in a manner which is of the best quality desired

The packaging of product free of all extraneous material, e.g. any equipment parts, glass, staples, string or thread, metal objects, tie twist, hair, stones and buttons. Please note that rubber bands are used in the packaging process when tray packing whole birds.

Packaging of product in the specific packaging material as stipulated by customer requirements.

Order codes and Customer names when necessary must be written clearly and legibly

The product must be free of any stained (blood stains or blood spots) or damaged tissue.

Staff may be asked to report to work on no-kill days as the need arises

Removal of garbage and packaging material at the end of your daily assignment

Washing down of general work areas as it relates to GMP

All Operating Procedures must be followed as per the company’s ISO policy

Any other general work duties as it relates to Chickmont Foods business

Department: Deboning

Examine product and remove red, bloody and discolourations and remove said parts

Hand Bone rejected breast from De-Boning Machine

Package whole cages as per daily requirements and customer specifications

Recover excess meat which may be found in the cage area

Clip de-boned meat to customer specifications

Operate Thigh-De-boning Machine in accordance with machinery specifications

Clip thighs to produce, boneless, skinless or with skin to customer specifications

Remove all bones, cartilage (gristle) or any other bloody areas prior to the packaging process

Hand bone split breast to customer specifications

Package all completed products as per customer requirements

Washing

All Operating Procedures must be followed as per the company’s ISO policy

Any other general work duties as it relates to Chickmont Foods business

Department: Janitorial

Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, squeegeeing or vacuuming

Gather and empty trash.

Service, clean, and supply restrooms

Clean and polish furniture and fixtures as required

Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees.

Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.

Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems

Dust furniture, walls, machines, and equipment as required

Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, in order to prevent damage to floors and

fixtures.

Requisition supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.

Cleaning and checking electrical appliances use to ensure that hazards are not created

All Operating Procedures must be followed as per the company’s ISO policy

Any other general work duties as it relates to Chickmont Foods business

Department: Laundry

Requisition supplies and equipment needed for laundry and maintenance duties.

Set up detergents and washing aids as per the laundry requirements

Ensure that the laundry has been washed in a manner which has removed all soils

All laundry is to be dried properly to ensure clothing is ready to wear

All laundry is to be folded and placed in their designated area for staff, visitors and Management

The laundry room is always to be kept neat and tidy

The laundry room is to be free of litter, unwanted debris and paraphernalia always

All Operating Procedures must be followed as per the company’s ISO policy

Any other general work duties as it relates to Chickmont Foods business

Department: Back Dock

All duties related to the processing of chickens and other poultry

Offloading and Reloading of trucks for chicken and other poultry processing purposes

Loading Birds on conveyor for hanging purposes

Hanging birds at the stipulated line speed

Washing of crates and operating the machinery for that purpose

Cleaning and maintaining blood system

Cleaning all areas and machinery designated by Supervisor

Transporting offal to Rendering Plant

Assist in maintaining the compound as it relates to GMP (de-bushing, rat bait, drainage, painting, road works)

All Operating Procedures must be followed as per the company’s ISO policy

Any other general work duties as it relates to Chickmont Foods business

Department: Kill / Feet & Evisceration

KILL / FEET

All duties related to the processing of chickens and other poultry

Backing up the Killer Machine

Monitor the Scalder and Plucker Machines

Loading Feet into the Foot Plucker

Offloading feet to be packaged off for sale

Manually removing feathers from birds when not plucked properly

All Operating Procedures must be followed as per the company’s ISO policy

Any other general work duties as it relates to Chickmont Foods business

EVISCERATION

All duties related to the processing of chickens and other poultry

Manually removing feet which have been missed by the hock cutter machine

Manually removing heads which have been missed by the head removal machine

Manually venting birds too small for machine or mis-cut birds

Rehanging at the trough at the stipulated line speeds

Harvesting the edible offal (livers, gizzards and hearts) in a manner which is conducive to good food safety practices

Inspecting birds to ensure all the internal entrails have been removed and if not remove them

Backing up the cropping machine to remove the swallow pipe and feed crops whenever present a manner that keeps the neck skin on the birds

Using the manual Gizzard Machine (in the safe manner) to provide properly peeled gizzards

Keeping the Machines, Pans and Floor cleaned Any other general work duties as it relates to Chickmont Foods business

All Operating Procedures must be followed as per the company’s ISO policy

Job Requirements General

Ability to follow instructions and work independently

Strong attention to detail

Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Must be able to work in extremely cold temperatures for an extended period of time

Must be able to lift up to 25 kgs/60 pounds. (lifting above the shoulder may also be required)