General Laborer (Meat Processing)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: General Laborer (Meat Processing)
Shifts: 7:00 AM – Finish
Schedule: Monday – Friday
Payrate - $19.84
Work Location: Onsite Position Overview We are seeking motivated General Laborers to join our team in a fast-paced meat processing environment. You will be responsible for preparing, processing, and packaging meat products, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining a clean and safe work area. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare meat products for production lines and processing stages.
• Utilize tools and machinery to process and package products according to schedule.
• Follow all Food Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements.
• Perform visual inspections of meat products to ensure quality and specification compliance.
• Maintain high standards to meet both company and customer requirements.
• Assist in keeping the work area clean and organized.

Work Environment

• Fast-paced production setting.
• Regularly work in refrigerated environments (35&degree;F–45&degree;F).
• Occasional work in freezers (as low as -10&degree;F).
• Active, physically demanding position – must be comfortable lifting and standing for extended periods.

Must-Have Technical Skills

• Basic knowledge of food safety guidelines.
• Familiarity with production processes.
• Ability to work efficiently in cold and fast-paced environments.

Preferred Technical Skills

• Experience in meat packaging.
• FSQA (Food Safety/Quality Assurance) or quality control experience.
• Familiarity with operating food processing equipment.

Soft Skills & Team Fit

• Good communication skills.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration mindset.
• Problem-solving ability and adaptability.

Education & Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills required.

Experience

• No prior experience required; training provided.
• Background in the meat or restaurant industry is a plus but not necessary.

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