Job description

REAL WORK. REAL PEOPLE. REAL FOOD.

Join the Lorentz Meats Team!

Who we are:

Lorentz Meats is a full-service, special-claims meat processor, seeking to be a national leader in the niche meat industry. We believe in good work, by good people, making good food. From slaughter to sausage making to specialty packaging, we apply expert skills acquired over five decades. Our customers are dedicated to sustainable agriculture through organic, regenerative, or heritage processes. Our mission is to support these farmers and producers with knowledge and experience. We seek employees whose values match ours: SERVICE, PRIDE, INEGRITY, and LEADERSHIP.

Objective:

Join us and we will teach you! Learn old-world sausage making from a leader in the industry. The work is fast-paced and entails preparing and organizing spices to incorporate into various sausage products ready for further cooking or packaging.

Essential Functions:

• Run state-of-the-art sausage equipment
• Work with your team to confirm correct spices and meat block are used for product.
• Maintain positive attitude whether working independently or as a team
• Support continuous improvements of food safety systems
• Follow general food safety practices (GMPs, HACCP, and SQF system)
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Set par maximums and minimums for spices and other inputs with the assistance of a Department Manager.
• Review inventory on a daily basis in order to request restocking as needed and in a timely manner.
• Use the VistaTrac System to scan spice usage into the database.
• Organize spice blends for use by the mixer/bowl chopper operator.
• Follow recipes and accurately create spice blends according to the spec sheet/recipe.
• Identify different allergens and avoid cross-contamination.
• Organize the spice cooler and components.
• Perform batch reconciliation.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Manager.

Requirements:

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

• Able and willing to learn and follow our processes.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Be Safe! Watch out for yourself and co-workers while following our food safety rules.
• Have a positive attitude.
• Demonstrates good math skills, able to write mathematical methods or formulas for measuring spices for a recipe.
• Experience in manufacturing, preferred.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and understand instructions. Possess good eye-hand coordination and dexterity. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and climbing throughout the shift. The use of hands and arms constantly. The employee may lift and/or move items over 60 pounds.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, 40-degree temperatures, and wet floor conditions. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Benefits:

• $2,500 Sign on Bonus!
• Competitive Rates - Bonus Potential - Shift Differential
• Performance Based Pay. The more you learn, the more you earn!
• $2,000 Employee Referral Program
• Supportive & Friendly Atmosphere
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Accident Insurance

Need More Reasons?

• Tired of the heat? Come work in our cool environment!
• Meat Discounts- Beef and Bison
• Clothing allowance for a FREE sweatshirt, hat and more!
• Company-provided $100.00 donation to a charity of YOUR choice each year.
• Growth Opportunities
• MUCH MORE… including the great feeling at the end of the day that YOU just provided GOOD FOOD to thousands of families!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cannon Falls, MN 55009: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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