Meat Packer - 1st Shift

Work Location: 240 SW 32nd St, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33315

Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• Start time: 5:45 AM until job is completed (approximately 3 PM)

Pay

$16.00 per hour and up, based on experience

Benefits

• Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401K Employer Matching
• Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off

Responsibilities

• Review work schedule, perform safety check on equipment, obtain supplies required to perform the work, and prepare for operations
• Check cutting list and obtain appropriate packaging materials (boxes, labels, tape, bags, wrap) from storage with pallet jack
• Manually assemble boxes/cases, make labels, and fill Cryovac sealer with appropriate wrap as required
• Load finished cuts of meat from tubs into Cryovac sealer, raise and lower doors as required, and place sealed meat on work-table
• Manually pack meat into cases, label and seal cases with tape gun or strapping machine, and stack finished cases on pallets
• Perform general housekeeping duties, clean packaging work area and equipment, and maintain safety and quality regulations and standards
• At the end of the shift, secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 1+ year experience in the food service industry or food production environment
• Ability to stand for extended periods, up to six hours per day
• Willingness to work in cold environments such as refrigerated storage or meat processing facilities

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including repeatedly lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 80 lbs throughout the shift on a regular basis