Meat packer

About the role

This position assists machine operators in running machines and processing orders properly, functioning in an apprentice-type capacity.

Responsibilities

• Boxing and scanning
• Assist machine operators in running machines and orders through the machine properly (apprentice type situation)

Skills

• Ability to adjust to sudden changes in customer demands or operational goals
• Commitment to work until the job is completed
• Interacts well with others
• Good team player
• Results-oriented and detail-oriented
• Customer-service oriented
• Able to work safely with machinery, some heavy lifting required
• Standing for long periods of time, twisted torso all day long
• Basic ability to read tickets and special requests
• Ability to recognize cuts of meat
• Able to write numbers and basic descriptions
• Basic math, reading and writing skills
• Able to work in a cold/wet environment and fast-paced environment
• Ability to work in a paced environment
• Ability to be trained and learn new skills

Work Environment

• Heavy lifting activities for this employee
• Standing, walking and reaching are regular activities for this employee
• The ability to touch, feel, manipulate fingers and limbs to operate various processing and material handling equipment is necessary
• The ability to smell is required, in order to detect levels of wholesomeness and spoilage
• This position requires the candidate to be in refrigerated processing and warehouse areas. These areas are cold and wet and exposure to moving machinery and sharp surfaces are a regular occurrence
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions