Production Associate
- Birmingham, United States
- Entry Level
- Posted
Skills
Required
- food production
Preferred
- preparing meat products
- Food Safety
ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE?
Responsibilities
- Must adhere to USDA Safety and Sanitation Regulations and customer specifications.
- 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.
- Finish time is when work is completed.
- Complete miscellaneous and other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- May require overtime with or without notice.
- High School graduate or GED preferred with basic reading, writing and math skills.
- Production, warehouse, food processing, manufacturing, food production or food service warehouse environments preferred.
- Able to work overtime as needed.
Pay
- The expected base rate for this role is between $17.00-$17.50/hour.
- This role may also receive overtime compensation.
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.
PLEASE APPLY
DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE Prepare and pack meat products to achieve production demands.
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
Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time: 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: 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 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).
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