Production

Job Title: Packer/Grader - Location: Valley, AL


Department: Production - Reports To: Production Supervisor

Normal Work Schedule: The typical working hours are 1st shift 7:00am to 4:00pm, and 2nd shift 3:30 pm to 1:30 am, with a 45-minute lunch.


Overview of Company


John Soules Foods is a thriving family-owned food company that has made a positive difference for its customers and consumers for nearly 50 years. Our purpose and promise of Great Food, Made Simple® drives us. Based in Tyler, Texas, the company is a leading national producer of ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook chicken and beef products and is the number one producer of chicken and beef fajitas in the USA. We proudly serve a broad portfolio of great-tasting, high-quality products sold throughout the US via retail, food service distributors, and restaurants. Our wide array of national customers includes prominent organizations such as Walmart, Costco, Sam's Club, Sysco, and HEB. The company was established in 1975 by John Soules Sr., and the business is now in the second generation of family leadership. The organization has expanded dramatically over the past decade, and with its continued growth, it now has annual sales of approximately 1 billion. The company employs over 2,000 individuals and has three manufacturing facilities in Gainesville, Georgia; Valley, Alabama; and its headquarters in Tyler, Texas.


Job Summary


We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Pack Out / Line Worker to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for inspecting, grading, and removing chicken pieces that do not meet quality standards after being cooked. You will also verify that packaging is properly sealed and assist with forming boxes for finished products, ensuring only approved items move forward in the production process. Employees typically rotate between similar positions on the pack-out line.


Qualifications
• Minimum Qualifications (Required)


Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask, good communication skills, availability to work overtime as needed, including weekends.
• Preferred Qualifications


Prior experience in a food processing, production, or packing environment (not required, but a plus). Familiar with Safety and Food Safety protocols.


Key Responsibilities

NOTE: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the organization's ongoing needs; these duties are considered marginal.


Work Environment


The pack out/ line worker job is a fast-paced setting that requires flexibility and the ability to manage multiple tasks daily. Interaction with employees and management for coordination of production needs, including working in a cold environment (40F - 45F), being exposed to moderate noise levels, and always wearing PPE while handling product or materials, to follow the company's Safety and Food Safety Polices.


Physical Demands


Employees must be able to stand for extended periods (8+ hours/day), walk, and use stairs. Use their hands for tasks, reach with their arms, and communicate verbally. The ability to lift or move objects up to 45 lbs. is necessary, along with performing repetitive physical tasks, including bending and lifting, for long periods. Close distance, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus


The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following:
• Vacation
• Sick days
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• 401k with company match
• Telemedicine
• Onsite Clinic - Tyler and Valley
• Free annual health screening
• STD and LTD
• Life insurance


John Soules Foods is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. Applicants with disabilities needing accommodation during the application process can contact Human Resources at the relevant location. John Soules Foods will not discriminate against applicants who discuss their compensation. We also participate in the E-Verify program where required by law.