Production Associate

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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 35°F-45°F. Must be able to work for periods of time in freezer -10°F to +10°F. Work may require overtime with or without notice.

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%

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

• SIT: Occasionally
• STAND: Continuously
• WALK: Occasionally
• DRIVE: Continuously
• LIFT 1-10 lbs: Occasionally
• LIFT 10-20 lbs: Frequently
• LIFT 25-50 lbs: Frequently
• LIFT 50-100 lbs: Frequently
• LIFT Over 100 lbs: Never
• CARRY 1-10 lbs: Occasionally
• CARRY 10-20 lbs: Occasionally
• CARRY 25-50 lbs: Occasionally
• CARRY 50-100 lbs: Occasionally
• CARRY Over 100 lbs: Never
• PUSH/PULL: Frequently
• STEP/CLIMB/BALANCE: Frequently
• STOOP/SQUAT: Frequently
• KNEL: 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. The expected base rate for this role is between $18.00-$19.00/hour.

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 visit https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html

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