$19-PRODUCTION-1ST SHIFT

Empire Packing•Mason, OH

About The Position

JBS is hiring an hourly General Labor 2 Team Member for the 1st shift, starting at $19 per hour. The role supports production operations by preparing work areas, moving and processing products, monitoring production lines, and maintaining a clean and safe workspace. Overtime may be necessary and is required when scheduled. The position is very active and involves working at a production conveyor line in a cold, wet food-processing environment. Temperatures are frequently around 34 degrees, and employees are expected to remain in these conditions for most of their workdays. Team members may stand for 8–12 hours per day on cold, wet concrete and frequently lift up to 50 pounds, as well as occasionally lift up to 100 pounds with a partner.

Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • 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 stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, and climb.
  • 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.
  • Must be able to hear average or normal conversation and receive ordinary information; depending on assignment, must be able to work in a noisy environment.
  • Requires acute close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • One or more years 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.
  • 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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