Yield Tech at Koch Foods in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Job Description:

In 1985, Koch Foods started as a one-room chicken de-boning and cutting operation with 13 employees. We’ve grown to be one of the top poultry processors in the U.S., but the core of who we are remains unchanged: a team that is adept, reliable and service oriented.

Job Summary:

A Yield Technician requires a high degree of technical understanding of the product and assembly process to perform daily audit functions of yield, temperature, etc.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform daily checks (dry yield, moisture, shrinkage, etc.)


• Follow safety and equipment procedures


• Test chemicals 


• Work cooperatively as part of a team


• Perform product temperature readings


• Identify deviations, documenting clearly and communicating professionally


• Weigh finished product cases


• All other relevant tasks as assigned

Job Requirements:

• HS Diploma or GED preferred


• Able to maintain professional attitude with co-workers


• Understand and perform basic math (i.e. percentages, decimals, averages, etc.)


• Good communication skills, verbal and written 


• Able to read and follow instructions

Physical/Environmental Factors:

Typical office environment within a plant setting:

Use of computer, telephone and other office equipment 

• May encounter frequent interruptions throughout the work day


• Regularly required to sit, talk, and listen


• Repetitive hand motions, and occasional standing, walking, reaching, and lifting up to 20 lbs


• Exposure to noise levels greater than 85 decibels


• Exposure to strong, raw meat odor

Benefits (after probationary period of employment):

• Promotional career opportunities


• Paid weekly


• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance


• Voluntary Life & Disability Insurance


• Paid Time Off (after 1 year of employment)


• Referral Bonus Program


• Employee Purchase Program

Other:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned, to ensure workload coverage. This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change.

Koch Foods participates in the E-Verify system and uses all tools made available by the federal government to confirm the employment eligibility of all employees. All applicants are required to provide documentation proving their employment eligibility, and all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the E-Verify process. U.S. law requires companies to employ only individuals who may legally work in the United States – either U.S. citizens, or foreign citizens who have the necessary authorization.

Koch Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

• HS Diploma or GED preferred


• Able to maintain professional attitude with co-workers


• Understand and perform basic math (i.e. percentages, decimals, averages, etc.)


• Good communication skills, verbal and written 


• Able to read and follow instructions

• Promotional career opportunities


• Paid weekly


• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance


• Voluntary Life & Disability Insurance


• Paid Time Off (after 1 year of employment)


• Referral Bonus Program


• Employee Purchase Program