$19-Production-1St Shift

Empire Packing•Mason, OH

About The Position

JBS is hiring an hourly General Labor 2 team member for the first shift, starting at $19 per hour. The role supports production in a food-processing environment by preparing work areas, handling and processing products, replenishing packaging supplies, monitoring product quality, and maintaining a clean and safe workstation. Team members may need to work overtime when scheduled and must be able to perform physical tasks throughout long shifts in cold, wet conditions.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must be able to understand and comply with company, plant, and safety rules and policies.
  • Basic understanding of production and procedures.
  • Ability to use knives and a variety of machinery.
  • Ability to use both arms and hands to lift, load, cut, and package product.
  • Ability to work at a production conveyor line.
  • Must be able to hear average or normal conversation and receive ordinary information.
  • Must be able to frequently and regularly use wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally with a partner.
  • Ability to stand 8–12 hours per day on a cold, wet concrete floor.
  • Must be able to work long hours in a wet, damp, and cold food-processing environment, frequently around 34 degrees.

Nice To Haves

  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • At least 1 year of production industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare the work area for pre- and post-operational activities.
  • Load, unload, and transfer product to and from equipment or conveyors.
  • Monitor production lines, identify issues, and supply or replenish packaging materials as needed.
  • Sort, weigh, wrap, label, verify, or measure product to meet product specifications.
  • Inspect and remove defective product or packaging materials from the process.
  • Arrive at the workstation prepared to perform tasks at the scheduled time and remain until work is complete or a supervisor or manager indicates work is done.
  • Work overtime when scheduled; overtime may be necessary and is required when scheduled.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area.
  • Set up and tear down equipment, select predetermined settings, and use proper lifting, bending, and reaching techniques.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Identify safety concerns or hazards and report them.

Benefits

  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(k) plan
  • Better Futures Program
  • Onsite cafeteria
  • Career development opportunities
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