Production Associate - Stock Yards Hawthorne
About The Position
Prepare and pack meat products to achieve production demands. Must adhere to USDA Safety and Sanitation Regulations and customer specifications. This role operates in a fast-paced environment, preparing meat products to feed lines and/or prepare for the next stage of processing. The associate will effectively utilize tools, processes, and materials to process and package meat products within planned schedules, while following all Food Safety requirements and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices). A key part of the role involves performing visual inspections of meat products to meet certain specifications and meeting company and customer standards. The position also assists in maintaining the cleanliness of the general work area.
Requirements
- Must be able to work continually in a refrigerated environment 35°F- 45°F.
- Must be able to work for periods of time in a freezer environment -10°F to +10°F with company provided apparel.
- May require overtime with or without notice.
- High School graduate or GED preferred with basic reading, writing and math skills.
- Production, warehouse, food processing, manufacturing, food production or food service warehouse environments preferred.
- Able to work overtime as needed.
- Perform various roles including activities such as product receiving and selection, packaging, sorting, re-boxing, marination, further processing and facility sanitation while adhering to company manufacturing requirements and safety regulations.
- Must be able to perform the following physical activities: SIT: Occasionally, STAND: Continuously, WALK: Occasionally, DRIVE: Continuously
- Must be able to perform the following physical activities: LIFT: 1-10lbs: Occasionally, 10-20lbs: Frequently, 25-50lbs: Frequently, 50-100lbs: Frequently, Over 100lbs: Never
- Must be able to perform the following physical activities: CARRY: 1-10 lbs.: Occasionally, 10-20 lbs.: Occasionally, 25-50 lbs.: Occasionally, 50-100 lbs.: Occasionally, Over 100 lbs.: Never
- Must be able to perform the following physical activities: Push/pull: Frequently, Step/Climb/balance: Frequently, Stoop/squat: Frequently, Kneel: Frequently, Bend: Frequently, Reach above shoulder: Occasionally, Grasp objects: Continuously, Manipulate objects: Frequently, Reach/Turn: Frequently
Responsibilities
- Work in a fast-paced environment preparing meat products to feed lines and/or prepare for the next stage of processing
- Effectively utilize tools, processes, and materials to process and package meat products within planned schedules
- Follow all Food Safety requirements and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
- Perform visual inspection of meat products to meet certain specifications
- Meet company standards and customer specifications
- Assist in cleanliness of general work area
- Complete miscellaneous and other duties as assigned
Benefits
- health insurance
- pre-tax spending accounts
- retirement benefits
- paid time off
- short-term and long-term disability
- employee stock purchase plan
- life insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
