BRT ASSOCIATE 3rd Shift Huntsville AR

About the role

The production associate is responsible for performing a variety of production focused tasks on a rotated basis to support the daily production goals in department.

Key Responsibilities

• Will be required to rotate to various functions within the processing department and perform any job in the department at the supervisor's discretion
• Assigned job duties may change and vary day-to-day depending upon production needs
• Process product using tools and equipment provided
• Follows all work safety policies and guidelines
• Observes equipment operation, notifying appropriate personnel of any malfunctions and/or safety issues/concerns
• Adheres to all USDA and GMP (Good Manufacturing Processes) product standards and guidelines
• Maintains a clean and organized work area
• Perform various tasks to include repetitive manual labor
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Will be required to assist in clean up at break times and end of shift

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must pass a background check, drug screen
• Must be willing and able to perform physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner
• Accountable to maintain punctual and regular attendance for scheduled work hours

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to read scale / properly scale product to correct weight according to specs
• Some positions may require the ability to read, write, and/or speak English

Physical Demands

• Standing (8 hours a day or more)
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling (up to and including 50lbs or more)
• Reaching overhead (up to and including 25lbs)
• Climbing and adjusting stationary stands
• Working with scissors
• Gripping, grasping and twisting using hands and wrists
• Bending and stooping for long periods of time
• Working below knee levels for short periods of time while racking
• Working above shoulder level for short periods while racking

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a food processing plant with a high noise level, storage coolers/facilities
• Position requires working around processing plant equipment
• Must be physically capable of working extended hours if needed and in a wet environment, standing for long periods of time, and operating processing equipment
• This position requires the individual to wear and work in personal protective equipment while in the manufacturing environment
• The noise level in the manufacturing environment may exceed 85 DBA and require hearing protection
• Work with raw meat
• Work in congested work areas