Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Martinsville VA - Martinsville, VA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $19.44 - $23.52Hourly, Job Shift: 2nd Shift, MUST BE 18 YEARS OLD AND NOT CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN HIGH SCHOOL TO APPLY “This role will require extended hours based on production needs, including work to be performed after regular business hours and on weekends.” Microwave operator / Batching Op 11 Primary Function: Support wet processing of Snack Food products through the initial preparation of raw materials. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Performs all work in a safe manner; remain constantly aware of continuous improvement(s) for safety-related opportunities. Retrieve and prepare frozen meat one day prior to processing to allow ample time for defrosting Flake thawed product utilizing flaking machine; move kettles to mixer Weight flaked meat and rework, then dispense kettle into mixing hopper Add pre-measured spices and operate mixing machine (can include scanning of materials) Complete batching reports, indicating ingredient amounts, lot numbers, suppliers, etc. Move mixed meat to grinder; operate grinder Move kettles of ground meat to stuffing lines Send product samples to lab for testing Set-up and break-down machinery Keep work area clean and organized Follow GMP/HAACP procedures Assist with other tasks as assigned Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of industrial machine operation Strong organizational skills Ability to work independently Ability to complete paperwork neatly and accurately Materials and Equipment: Raw meat Spices Flaking, mixing and grinding machinery Kettles Hopper lift Work Environment: Stand on concrete Hot and cold temperatures Fumes or odors Wet Physical Requirements: Hand/eye coordination Handling (holding, grasping) Wrist motion (repetitive, flexion, rotation) Balancing/climbing Seeing/depth perception Lift 70 lbs. Push/pull 500 lbs. Stand 100% of shift Personal hygiene   Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of industrial machine operation Strong organizational skills Ability to work independently Ability to complete paperwork neatly and accurately