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Essential Duties

• Produce quality food products in an efficient manner by assembling, wrapping, labeling and/or case packing and palletizing product.
• Clean and organize work area as needed.
• Rotate duties and production lines when necessary.
• Notify Line Lead, Floor Lead, Production Supervisor or Plant Manager of inferior product issues or equipment that is not working properly.
• Perform other duties as assigned by HSF Management, Supervisors and/or Leads.
• Perform all duties in compliance with USDA or FDA, OSHA and state and local regulations and company policies and procedures; including safety guidelines and the use of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).

Job Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Have the ability to comprehend basic verbal instructions and read product labels.
• Be reliable and dependable; available to work Monday through Friday plus Saturday if directed to do so by HSF management.
• No minimum education requirement.
• Training is provided.

Physical Requirements

• Complete physical activity inventory of the position includes:
• Ability to lift up to 5 pounds repetitively and up to 30 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently while performing repetitive twisting and reaching motions with hands, wrists and/or arms.
• Ability to bend, squat and reach above shoulders occasionally.
• Ability to stand for an entire shift.
• Must be able to keep up with production line speeds.
• Work in an environment that is between 35 and 40 degrees above zero Fahrenheit for an entire shift.
• Can stop line operation at any time for safety and quality issues.

Work Environment

• Working conditions inventory of the position includes:
• Work can include variable hours on all shifts, week-ends and holidays.
• Tasks are generally performed indoors in a temperature-controlled setting but can include exposure to extreme temperatures (both hot and cold), vapors/fumes/food odors, high humidity, noise and household chemicals for short periods routinely and longer periods occasionally.
• Work may include exposure to high temperature grease, grill/steam units, knives, slicers and slippery floors.
• Exposure to extreme cold temperatures while performing occasional work in a walk in cooler and/or freezer.
• Exposure to occasional noise.
• Work with minimum direction and periodic supervision.