Production Hourly

JBS Foods•Worthington, MN

8h•Onsite

About The Position

JBS is seeking a full-time hourly Production Team Member in Worthington, Minnesota. The position starts at $21.60 per hour, with the ability to earn up to $27.60 per hour, plus a $1 per hour shift differential for shifts between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. Production work may involve livestock slaughter and processing, working in bloody areas and environments with unpleasant odors, and performing repetitive hand motions and body movements in a fast-paced setting. Physical-demanding work may take five to six weeks for the body to adjust to the conditions and work environment. Work areas may include coolers, a loading-dock freezer, fabrication areas at 20–30 degrees, and a kill floor with temperatures up to 104 degrees. The role may require handling sharp knives or cutting tools; lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds; and prolonged standing. Loading-dock work may involve heavy or very heavy exertion. Employees are expected to report at their scheduled start time, follow company policies and supervisors’ instructions, work cooperatively with others, perform to the best of their abilities, and be willing to learn and grow.

Requirements

Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand for long periods.
Willingness and ability to work overtime when necessary.
Availability to work day and night shifts and Saturdays.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with repetitive hand motions and body movements.
Ability to work in or around bloody areas, unpleasant odors, and cold, damp, or hot conditions.
Ability to use sharp knives or cutting tools as required.
Ability to work with and get along with others.

Responsibilities

Perform production work in areas that may involve livestock slaughter and processing.
Work in cold, damp, or hot conditions, including coolers, freezers, fabrication areas, and the kill floor.
Use sharp knives or other cutting tools as required.
Perform repetitive hand motions and grasping, reach for product, and maintain a neutral wrist position.
Stand for extended periods, typically 8 to 10 hours per day.
Lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds; loading-dock duties may require heavier exertion.
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 abilities.
Work overtime when necessary, including during the heavy season from August through February.
Be available to work days and nights and Saturdays.