Production Associate

US Foods•Hawthorne, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Associate works in a fast-paced environment preparing meat products for production lines or for the next stage of processing. The role uses tools, processes, and materials to process and package products according to planned schedules, food safety requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), company standards, and customer specifications. The associate performs visual inspections and helps maintain cleanliness in the general work area. Work is performed continually in a refrigerated environment of 35°F–45°F, with periods in a freezer environment ranging from -10°F to +10°F. Company-provided apparel is provided for freezer work. The schedule is full-time, first shift, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Overtime may be required with or without notice, and the finish time depends on completion of the work. The expected base pay is $19.00–$22.23 per hour, depending on relevant experience, education, skills, function, location, and other applicable factors. Overtime compensation may also apply. Benefits may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, an employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.

Requirements

Able to work continually in a refrigerated environment of 35°F–45°F.
Able to work for periods in a freezer environment of -10°F to +10°F while wearing company-provided apparel.
Able to work overtime as needed, potentially with or without notice.
Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
Able to perform the listed physical activities, including continuous standing and grasping; frequent lifting of 10–20 lbs., 25–50 lbs., and 50–100 lbs.; and frequent pushing/pulling, climbing or balancing, squatting, kneeling, bending, manipulating objects, and reaching/turning.

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 to feed production lines or for the next stage of processing.
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 with cleanliness of the general work area.
Perform product receiving and selection, packaging, sorting, re-boxing, marination, further processing, and facility sanitation while following manufacturing requirements and safety regulations.
Perform miscellaneous and other duties as assigned.