Burke - Production Laborer 1st Shift

The selected candidate will be assigned to a department and schedule based on operational needs at the time of hire. Final placement will be determined during the onboarding process.

All team members must abide by all of Burke’s plant safety rules!

1st Shift: Monday thru Friday, +Weekends as Production Schedule Requires

Pay: $21.34 per hour

Grindroom Laborer (6:30am – 4:00pm) & (4am to 1pm)

Supplies meat to the Grindroom from the meat receiving coolers via palletjack
Inspects product
Grinds meat
Removes pallets and trash from the Grindroom
Operates a metal detector belt and auger

Packroom Laborer (6:30am to 4:30pm) & (4:30am to 1:30pm)

Performing repetitive tasks associated with the packaging of meat product

Workstations include: Inspecting product quality, assembling boxes, filling bags with meat, sealing bags, weighing bags and may have to palletize by hand
Assist with the coordination and running of a food processing line

Requirements of the production team member include:

Ability to learn and perform multiple positions (Training will be provided)
Work in temperatures 40–50 degrees and 32 degrees in the cooler
Being able to operate an electric pallet jack (In-house training provided)
Ability to work in an environment that is fast paced
Being able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to do repetitive tasks
Standing, walking, pushing, lifting, bending, stepping up and down
Operating food processing equipment
Following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)
Fill in for other plant positions as necessary (Additional pay provided for higher pay grade position)
Basic Math skills
Perform any and all duties as assigned by Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:
18 years or older
6 months of work history

BENEFITS
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
401K
Flexible Spending Account
End of Year Profit-sharing
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Educational Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays and Vacation
Fitness Center
Product Discounts

Burke Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

Burke Corporation is a leader in the production of pizza toppings and other fully cooked meats. Located in Nevada, Iowa, Burke is a focused team of professionals that combines technical expertise, industry knowledge, flexibility and integrity. Our spirit of continuous improvement creates win/win relationships and a shared sense of confidence in quality and safety.