Production Support Associate

Job Title

Assists in the meat production facility where specialized cuts and types of meat are prepared, processed, cut, produced, packaged, stored and/or shipped. Prepares and processes all kinds of meat and/or specialty meat (i.e. beef, poultry, lamb, corned beef) products based on customer orders and specifications. Responsible for following all safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality standards as required, per company policy. Maintains an efficient flow of product through the production process. Work schedules may vary based on type of product work assignments. Requires working in a cold, wet environment. The position functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company

Position Responsibilities:

• Cuts and visually inspects meat products to be processed and/or cut. Responsible for the preparation, processing and packaging of product.
• May be assigned a variety of work duties including but not limited to corned beef processing, cutting beef, lamb and/or poultry, meat grinding, wrapping, packaging, stocking, product rotation, cleaning, sanitation and/or product stacking.
• Reviews production schedule, performs safety checks on equipment and obtains supplies required to perform work.
• Prepares work area to ensure efficient operations.
• Before, during and after assigned work shifts, secures all equipment, completes all cleaning duties and completes all required paperwork including HACCP, as assigned.
• Assembles boxes, packs, labels and seals boxes. Stacks full boxes on pallets for shipping as assigned.
• Opens product cases, removes contents and rotates dated stock items as directed. Inspects and maintains meat inventory as needed.
• Follows all safety practices and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) per company policy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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