Production Associate - Product Handler 1st Shift

About the role

Bell & Evans is seeking dependable and motivated Production Associates to join our team. This position performs a variety of duties involved in the processing and handling of poultry products, including working with live chickens and raw chicken.

Responsibilities

• Handle and inspect poultry products to ensure they meet company quality requirements.
• Perform tasks such as cutting, deboning, packing, weighing, moving, and processing poultry products.
• Work with live poultry and/or raw poultry products, depending on department assignment.
• Maintain required production speeds while following all safety and quality procedures.
• Be willing and able to work in different departments and positions as assigned based on operational and staffing needs.
• Work effectively in a variety of environmental conditions, including hot, cold, wet, and noisy areas.
• Safely work around industrial equipment and follow all applicable safety procedures.
• Stand and perform physical activities for extended periods.
• Frequently and repetitively use the arms, wrists, and hands.
• Lift, push, and/or pull materials weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervision.

Requirements

Previous poultry processing or production experience preferred. Previous experience in a food manufacturing or production environment is also preferred. Training may be provided to qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Reliable and dependable
• Safety-conscious
• Quality-focused
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment
• Flexible and willing to work in different departments as needed
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Willing to follow company policies, procedures, and production standards