Production Associate

Join Our Community of Food People! Prepare and pack meat products to achieve production demands. Must adhere to USDA Safety and Sanitation Regulations and customer specifications. 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°F- 45°F. Must be able to work for periods of time in a freezer environment -10°F to +10°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 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 (physical tasks): 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 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 $17.00-$17.50/hour. Benefits 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: Equal Opportunity Employment EOE - Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status #J-18808-Ljbffr usfoods