Production Hourly

Jbs Usa•Ottumwa, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

JBS USA is hiring production-floor general laborers for JBS Pork. Employees may perform a variety of plant jobs involving meat processing, packaging, equipment operation, and cleaning. Work is hands-on and fast-paced, with repetitive hand and body movements and physically demanding tasks. Employees may need five to six weeks to adjust to the work conditions and job requirements. The position may involve working around livestock being killed, blood, unpleasant odors, sharp knives and cutting tools, machinery, chemicals, slippery floors, loud noise, and temperatures ranging from near or below freezing to as high as 104 degrees. Employees must use required personal protective equipment and follow company procedures, food-safety protocols, and product-quality specifications. The schedule is typically Monday through Friday, with weekend work as scheduled; Saturdays are typically scheduled during the fall season. Overtime may be required, especially during the heavy season from August through February. Employees may work 50 or more hours per week.

Requirements

Ability and willingness to perform production-floor general labor tasks, including work around livestock being killed and in bloody areas.
Ability and willingness to work in cold, damp, hot, and unpleasant-odor environments.
Ability to lift, push, or pull 10–50 pounds; some tasks require lifting more than 50 pounds.
Ability to perform repetitive hand motions and grasping, reach for product and packaging, and stand constantly for 8–10 hours per day.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and safely use knives or cutting tools.
Ability to work with machinery and chemicals and on slippery floors in loud production and maintenance settings.
Willingness and ability to work overtime when necessary, including during the August–February heavy season.
Availability to work day or night schedules and Saturdays; weekend work may be scheduled.
Ability to work 50 or more hours and maintain good attendance and safety records.
Follow company policies, supervisors’ instructions, required safety practices, and food-safety protocols.

Responsibilities

Use knives, steel, and a hook to perform job tasks and keep knives sharp.
Operate heavy equipment.
Bag and box product.
Use required personal protective equipment effectively.
Perform hands-on production work at high speed and lift more than 50 pounds when required.
Keep work areas clean and follow food-safety protocols.
Follow JBS product specifications to ensure meat quality.
Shave or wash animal meat before packing when required.
Inspect meat or meat products and packaging.
Remain aware of surroundings and notify a supervisor of hazards.
Report to work at the scheduled start time and follow company policies, procedures, and supervisors’ instructions.
Work cooperatively with others and perform to the best of one's ability while showing a desire to learn and grow.
Perform other duties as assigned.