Grader 1st

John Soules Foods is a family-owned food company and a leading national producer of ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook chicken and beef products, including the number one producer of chicken and beef fajitas in the USA. With nearly 50 years of experience, we serve major retailers and food service distributors across the country.

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Pack Out / Line Worker to join our team. In this role, you will inspect, grade, and remove 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.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and grade cooked chicken pieces, removing those that do not meet quality standards.
• Verify proper sealing of packaging and assist with forming boxes for finished products.
• Ensure only approved items proceed in the production process.
• Rotate between similar positions on the pack-out line as needed.
• Perform other related duties to meet the organization’s ongoing needs.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Good communication skills.
• Availability to work overtime as needed, including weekends.
• Ability to stand for extended periods (8+ hours/day), walk, and use stairs.
• Use hands for tasks, reach with arms, and communicate verbally.
• Lift or move objects up to 45 lbs.
• Perform repetitive physical tasks, including bending and lifting, for long periods.
• Work in a cold environment (40°F – 45°F) with moderate noise levels.
• Wear PPE while handling product or materials to follow Safety and Food Safety Policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Strong attention to detail, ability to multitask, and availability for overtime.
• Preferred: Prior experience in food processing, production, or packing. Familiarity with Safety and Food Safety protocols.

Work Environment

The pack out/line worker role operates in a fast-paced setting requiring flexibility and the ability to manage multiple tasks daily. Interaction with employees and management is necessary for coordinating production needs.

Benefits

• Vacation and sick days.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401k with company match.
• Telemedicine and onsite clinic (Tyler and Valley locations).
• Free annual health screening.
• Short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), and life insurance.

Schedule

Typical working hours are 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, with a 45-minute lunch.