Utility Associate-3rd Shift

SHIFT DETAILS:

• Monday-Friday 9:00pm-5:30am
• Pay Rate-$18.75
• Benefits available Day One
• On the job training

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Primarily responsible for filling in/performing all jobs in assigned area/department in absence of regular worker. Trains new and current associates on jobs in area as needed. Performs all work in compliance with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Independently fills in and performs work while regular worker absent from workstation.
• Distributes knives prior to shift start, swaps out knives during shift and collects knives at end of shift
• Sets up assigned lines with stands and ice
• Trains/cross-trains incoming or current workers on new skills as needed
• Maintains clean and sanitary work area around assigned line
• Performs all work in compliance with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required
• Basic math skills

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Ability to perform one or more functions of deboning process
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours
• Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times in areas where required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Stand up to 8 hours
• Lift up to 60 lbs
• Work in a wet and cold environment (45°F, 4°C)
• Will be exposed to noise of > 85 decibels, CO2 and moving production equipment
• Ability to lift 10 lbs repeatedly and climb steps
• Ability to frequently kneel, crawl, stoop, and bend
• Work around raw, live animal odors

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.