Chicken Production Assistant
About The Position
The Chicken Production Assistant reports to the BOH Meat Supervisor and performs back-of-house duties for the Chicken Production Team. The role involves preparing and packing raw poultry, following production lists, maintaining a safe and clean work area, organizing the cooler, and assisting with other tasks that require additional manpower. The associate represents Freshfields Farm professionally when interacting with vendors, customers, and coworkers. The position requires regular lifting and moving of cases weighing up to 50 pounds; items over 50 pounds must be team-lifted. Work includes extended periods in cold conditions, and may involve occasional exposure to outdoor weather and moderate-to-high noise levels.
Requirements
- High school diploma required.
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to follow instructions from multiple supervisors at one time.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, handling items, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
- Ability to work in cold conditions for extended periods.
Responsibilities
- Tray pre-cut and graded chicken parts received for the Chicken Production Team.
- Handle raw poultry and follow production lists in real time.
- Follow company and applicable federal, state, and local safety and health protocols.
- Maintain working relationships with peers and supervisors and demonstrate integrity.
- Represent Freshfields Farm courteously and professionally when interacting with vendors, customers, and coworkers.
- Occasionally operate an electronic or manual pallet jack safely after training.
- Use ladders for various purposes throughout the building.
- Assist with other building tasks requiring additional manpower.
- Occasionally operate a manual or automated wrapping machine to pack raw meat.
- Organize the cooler before and after production hours.
- Clean the meat production area, cutting room, saws, and meat grinders nightly.
- Occasionally take out trash for the Meat Department.
- Lift items weighing up to 50 pounds and team-lift items over 50 pounds.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
