Packer

Job Description

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Portion diced meat by weighing the meat and packaging the meat into a bag/tray and/or placing the meat into a vacuum machine.Move portion steaks from conveyor belt/flattener into various packagingincluding vacuum film and boxes.Verify the weight on individual steaks by weighing them on a scale.Take finished product packaged in a bag and seal the bag with a hand sealer machine.Demonstrate the ability to work as a team and follow direction.Adherence to all quality and safety guidelines.Performs other duties, as needed.Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilitiesQualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regular attendance is required.Other Skills and Abilities Must be able to work in a cold environment. Must be able to handle frozen meat with hands throughout the day. Must be able to wear safety shoes.Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; repetitively reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and /or move meat weighing up to 10 pounds.Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to cold temperatures (45 degrees) in the plant. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.Benefits - the Basics4 low-cost health insurance plans, with money back every week for points earned in the company wellness program2 dental insurance plansVision plan401k plan with company matchLife insurance plan at no cost to employeeShort-term disability optionAbout the CompanyStampede produces and sells value-added (seasoned and prepared), portion-controlled beef, pork, poultry and protein products. Our product line includes the following: steaks, pork, specialty, ground and cooked products.Stampede Meat, Inc. operates three U.S.D.A.-inspected food-processing facilities in the Chicagoland area and one in New Mexico.Stampede is a team-oriented organization driven by its five Core Values:TeamworkInnovationImprove DailyChallenge Directly and RespectfullyPerform PassionatelyLearn more at stampedemeat.comStampede achieved the Illinois Manufacturers' Association's Healthy Manufacturer for Infectious Disease Prevention Certification for all three Illinois processing facilities, attesting to our ongoing commitment to protect our team members through the pandemic with a comprehensive program.Stampede Meat, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal treatment of all employees without regard to race, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability or other basis protected by law.$500 Sign-on Bonus - Join our team!All new hourly/staffing production team members are eligible for a $500 Sign-On Bonus! Bonus is paid at $125 weekly for your first 4 weeks of working full-time at Stampede. Get Hired at StampedeWork Week 1 Earn $125Work Week 2 Earn $125Work Week 3 Earn $125Work Week 4 Earn $125"The hourly pay may be up to $18.76 per hour"Join a leading COVID-safe and COVID-smart workplace with over 80 precautions implemented to protect our team members at Stampede! Including:HEPA filters and advanced air purification system enhancementsUV lights to sanitize work areasTouchless temperature screening, hand sanitizing and COVID questionnaires prior to entering facilitiesAntimicrobial coverings and frequent cleaning of high-touch areasPartitions installed where possibleUse of masks and face shields to protect team membersHand sanitizer available throughout facilitiesNightly sanitation and deep cleaning of work areasAssistance in accessing COVID-19 vaccination appointments if desired5 hours' incentive pay for getting COVID vaccinations,