Production Associate

US Foods•Lexington, NC

6d•$19 - $20

About The Position

Prepare and pack meat products to meet production demands while adhering to USDA safety and sanitation regulations, food safety requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices, company manufacturing requirements, and customer specifications. The role involves preparing meat products for production lines or subsequent processing stages, processing and packaging products on schedule, inspecting products, and helping maintain a clean work area. The associate works continually in a refrigerated environment between 35°F and 45°F and may work for periods in a freezer environment between -10°F and +10°F using company-provided apparel. Overtime may be required with or without notice, and the workday ends when production work is completed. The position includes a range of physical activities, including continuous standing and grasping, frequent lifting of loads up to 100 pounds, and frequent pushing/pulling, climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and object manipulation. The expected base rate is $19.00–$20.00 per hour, depending on relevant experience, education, skills, function, geographic location, and other applicable factors.

Requirements

Able to work continually in a refrigerated environment between 35°F and 45°F.
Able to work for periods in a freezer environment between -10°F and +10°F, with company-provided apparel.
Able to work overtime as needed; overtime may be required with or without notice, and the finish time depends on completion of work.
Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
Able to perform the physical activities described, including continuous standing and grasping, frequent pushing/pulling and climbing, and frequent lifting of 10–100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or GED preferred.
Experience in production, warehouse, food processing, manufacturing, food production, or food service warehouse environments preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare meat products for production lines or the next stage of processing in a fast-paced environment.
Use tools, processes, and materials to process and package meat products according to planned schedules.
Follow food safety requirements and Good Manufacturing Practices.
Visually inspect meat products to ensure they meet specifications.
Meet company standards and customer specifications.
Assist with cleanliness of the general work area.
Perform activities that may include product receiving and selection, packaging, sorting, re-boxing, marination, further processing, and facility sanitation.
Complete miscellaneous and other duties as assigned.