Meat Production Associate

Job Description

Job Description

1st shift

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm (OT)

Stock Yards Facility, Spokane Valley WA

Apply today at: -Valley-WA/Production-Associate---Stock- Yards_R282590?source=BT

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to work continually in a refrigerated environment 35&degree;F- 45&degree;F.
• Must be able to work for periods of time in a freezer environment -10&degree;F to +10&degree;F with company provided apparel.
• May require overtime with or without notice.
• Finish time is when work is completed.

Education/Training:

High School graduate or GED preferred with basic reading, writing and math skills.

Related Experience/Requirements:

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.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:  

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.

Work Environment:

Work continually in refrigerated environment 35F- 45Fdegrees
Must be able to work for periods of time in freezer 10F to - 10F degrees

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time:

OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33% FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% Never: 0%

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

• SIT: Occasionally.
• STAND: Continuously.
• WALK: Occasionally.
• DRIVE: Continuously.

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT:

• 1-10lbs: Occasionally.
• 10-20lbs: Frequently.
• 25-50lbs: Frequently.
• 50-100lbs: Frequently.
• Over 100lbs: Never.

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO CARRY:

• 1-10 lbs.: Occasionally.
• 10-20 lbs.: Occasionally.
• 25-50 lbs.: Occasionally.
• 50-100 lbs.: Occasionally.
• Over 100 lbs.: Never.

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

• 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.

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $20.00 - $23.00.

As applicable, this role may also receive overtime compensation.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: