Processing Worker - Bilingual Preferred (Eng/Spa)

Key Responsibilities

• Understand, uphold, and abide by the Company’s vision, mission and core values.
• Maintain strict adherence to all Company policies, processes and procedures in accordance with the Employee Manual, the Safety Manual, Department Manual(s), and The Animal Food Safety Plan.
• Show up to work on time, as scheduled.
• Follow verbal and written work instructions and production guidelines.
• Don appropriate PPE, including Safety Shoes, while in the plant.
• Clean containers and machines to prepare products for processing, storage or shipment.
• Unload food waste products (weighing up to 40 pounds) for extended periods of time and manage equipment to organize the product for further processing.
• Ensure product is delivered to appropriate storage and packaging waste generated from the de-packaging is baled or collected for follow-up actions.
• Prepare semi-trailers for return to customer site.
• Maintain clean and orderly job sites. Report any issues and/or spills to the supervisor.
• Clean and sanitize totes according to checklists and company processes.
• Attend all Company meetings and trainings as directed by management.

Key Requirements

• Able to understand/speak Spanish.
• Physically able to perform the role safely and comfortably.
• Able/willing to wear non-slip, safety shoes.
• Able to work from 6 am till shift complete; sometimes will work into the evenings.
• Able to work overtime into the evening, weekends and holidays, as required.
• Able to work in a non-climate controlled facility.
• Able to work around dairy products.
• Comfortable working in hot, noisy, or dusty environments with physical stamina and ability to lift up to 50 – 75 lbs.
• Able to be on one's feet throughout the shift.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, early mornings, late evenings, and occasional weekends, holidays, or overtime as needed.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols and procedures in a processing environment.
• Able/willing to work without watches, jewelry, cell phones, or other extensions (i.e. artificial nails, eyelash/hair extensions, etc).
• Must comply with all Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs_) and facility hygiene standards.
• No jewelry, watches, or visible piercings (including facial or tongue piercings) are permitted inside the production area in accordance with federal food safety regulations (21 CFR 117.10)
• Employees must be able to remove all jewelry and piercings prior to reporting to work in processing zones.

Summary of Benefits

• Competitive Hourly Wage Commensurate with Experience.
• Eligible for Overtime.
• Eligible for Quarterly Safety/Performance Bonuses.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 4% Company Match.
• Health Insurance with Wellness Program.
• Company-Sponsored Life, AD&D, and STD.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay.
• Safe and Supportive Work Environment.