Production Associate
About The Position
The Production Associate prepares and packs meat products to meet production demands, while adhering to USDA safety and sanitation regulations, food safety requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), company manufacturing requirements, and customer specifications. The role involves working in a fast-paced production environment and performing a variety of processing and packaging tasks, including receiving and selecting products, packaging, sorting, re-boxing, marination, further processing, and facility sanitation. This is a first-shift position at the Stock Yards facility in Spokane Valley, Washington. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; the job may require overtime with or without notice, and the finish time depends on completion of the work. Employees must work continually in refrigerated conditions and for periods of time in a freezer, with company-provided apparel for freezer work.
Requirements
- Must be able to work continually in a refrigerated environment at 35°F–45°F.
- Must be able to work for periods of time in a freezer environment at -10°F to +10°F; company-provided apparel is available.
- Must be able to work overtime as needed, potentially with or without notice.
- Must adhere to company manufacturing requirements and safety regulations.
- Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
Nice To Haves
- High school graduate or GED.
- Experience in production, warehouse, food processing, manufacturing, food production, or food service warehouse environments.
Responsibilities
- Prepare meat products to feed production lines and/or prepare them for the next processing stage.
- Use tools, processes, and materials to process and package meat products within planned schedules.
- Follow food safety requirements and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
- Visually inspect meat products to ensure they meet specifications.
- Meet company standards and customer specifications.
- Assist in maintaining cleanliness of the general work area.
- Perform product receiving and selection, packaging, sorting, re-boxing, marination, further processing, and facility sanitation.
- Complete miscellaneous 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
- Overtime compensation may apply
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
