Production Team Member - Processing

Spectrum Preferred Meats, Inc. • Mount Morris, IL

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Team Members are routinely performing a variety of tasks that require manual material handling and the use of hand tools, knives, machinery, and equipment. This work is physically demanding and can require the use of some or all body parts and muscle groups. Good hand-eye coordination and upper extremity motor skills are essential for most job tasks. Most jobs require cutting, sorting, skinning and boning meat with saws or knives.

Requirements

• Wear hard hat, hearing protection, eye protection, Protective toed boots and gloves
• Walk long distances, frequently on wet, uneven and slippery surfaces
• Frequent climbing and descending steps and/or stairways, climbing and standing on elevated platforms
• Working from a standing position on rigid surfaces for prolonged periods of time (3-4 hours)
• Frequent lifting, moving, pushing and pulling items weighing up to 30 pounds
• Lifting, moving, pushing and pulling items weighing up to 50 pounds (over 50 lbs. will require back support)
• Exposure to animal fat and proteins
• Exposure to noisy and odorous environment
• Exposure to temperature extremes ranging from 22-100 degrees Fahrenheit
• Remain alert to dangers of trip hazards, sharp objects, moving/rotating equipment and powered industrial pallet truck traffic

Nice To Haves

• Previous meat cutting or food handling preferred

Responsibilities

• Cutting, sorting, skinning and boning meat with saws or knives
• Product Inspection
• Knife Work-Trimming
• Repetitive use of fingers, hands, arms and shoulders

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed