Production Associate

US Foods•Orlando, FL

2d•$18 - $18

About The Position

The Production Associate prepares and packs meat products to meet production demands, USDA safety and sanitation regulations, and customer specifications. The role works in a fast-paced production environment and may involve preparing meat for production lines or for the next processing stage, as well as receiving and selecting products, packaging, sorting, re-boxing, marination, further processing, and facility sanitation. The employee must follow food safety requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices, company manufacturing requirements, and safety regulations, and help maintain a clean general work area. The position requires continual work in a refrigerated environment of 35°F–45°F and periods of work in a freezer environment ranging from -10°F to +10°F, with company-provided apparel. Overtime may be required with or without notice, and the workday ends when production work is complete. Physical demands include continuously standing and grasping objects; frequently lifting 10–20, 25–50, and 50–100 pounds; and frequently pushing or pulling, climbing or balancing, stooping or squatting, kneeling, bending, manipulating objects, and reaching or turning.

Requirements

Able to work continually in a refrigerated environment of 35°F–45°F.
Able to work for periods of time in a freezer environment of -10°F to +10°F with company-provided apparel.
Able to work overtime as needed; overtime may be required with or without notice.
Able to perform the physical activities and lifting requirements described for the position, including frequently lifting 10–100 pounds.
Able to adhere to company manufacturing requirements and safety regulations.
Basic reading, writing, and math skills; high school graduation or GED is preferred.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Prepare meat products for production lines and/or 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 as assigned.
Perform miscellaneous and other duties as assigned.