Production Associate - Stock Yards

US Foods • Hawthorne, CA

4d • $19 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Prepare and pack meat products to achieve production demands. Must adhere to USDA Safety and Sanitation Regulations and customer specifications.
Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm (OT)

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.
• Finish time is when work is completed.
• 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.
• Complete miscellaneous and other duties as assigned.
• 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 for described length of time:
• SIT: Occasionally
• STAND: Continuously
• WALK: Occasionally
• DRIVE: Continuously
• 1-10lbs: Occasionally
• 10-20lbs: Frequently
• 25-50lbs: Frequently
• 50-100lbs: Frequently
• Over 100lbs: Never
• 1-10 lbs.: Occasionally
• 10-20 lbs.: Occasionally
• 25-50 lbs.: Occasionally
• 50-100 lbs.: Occasionally
• Over 100 lbs.: Never
• 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

Benefits

• health insurance
• pre-tax spending accounts
• retirement benefits
• paid time off
• short-term and long-term disability
• employee stock purchase plan
• life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED