Production Associate - Stock Yards

The STOCK YARDS STORY: We’ve been providing chefs with expertly cut and portioned beef and pork for over 120 years, based on rigid meat-selection criteria, precise beef aging, and expert trimming. Whatever your need—from white-linen presentation to casual family dining—our procurement experts will find the best-quality options that work for your budget and pack-size needs, carefully selected from our extensive meat assortment.

About the role

Prepare and pack meat products to achieve production demands while adhering to USDA Safety and Sanitation Regulations and customer specifications.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm (overtime as needed).

Responsibilities

• Work in a fast-paced environment preparing meat products to feed lines and/or prepare for the next stage of processing.
• Effectively utilize tools, processes, and materials to process and package meat products within planned schedules.
• Follow all Food Safety requirements and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Perform visual inspection of meat products to meet certain specifications.
• Meet company standards and customer specifications.
• Assist in cleanliness of general work area.
• Perform various roles including activities such as product receiving and selection, packaging, sorting, re-boxing, marination, further processing, and facility sanitation while adhering to company manufacturing requirements and safety regulations.
• Complete miscellaneous and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be able to work continually in a refrigerated environment (35°F - 45°F).
• Must be able to work for periods of time in a freezer environment (-10°F to +10°F) with company-provided apparel.
• May require overtime with or without notice; finish time is when work is completed.
• High School graduate or GED preferred with basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Production, warehouse, food processing, manufacturing, food production, or food service warehouse environments preferred.
• Able to work overtime as needed.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to perform the following physical activities for the described length of time:

• SIT: Occasionally (1% - 33%)
• STAND: Continuously (67% - 100%)
• WALK: Occasionally
• DRIVE: Continuously

Lifting Requirements:

• 1-10 lbs.: Occasionally
• 10-20 lbs.: Frequently (34% - 66%)
• 25-50 lbs.: Frequently
• 50-100 lbs.: Frequently
• Over 100 lbs.: Never

Carrying Requirements:

• 1-10 lbs.: Occasionally
• 10-20 lbs.: Occasionally
• 25-50 lbs.: Occasionally
• 50-100 lbs.: Occasionally
• Over 100 lbs.: Never

Other Physical Activities:

• Push/pull: Frequently
• Step/Climb/Balance: Frequently
• Stoop/Squat: Frequently
• Kneel: Frequently
• Bend: Frequently
• Reach above shoulder: Occasionally
• Grasp objects: Continuously
• Manipulate objects: Frequently
• Reach/Turn: Frequently

Pay

The expected base rate for this role is between $19.00 - $21.23 per hour. As applicable, this role may also receive overtime compensation.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Pre-tax spending accounts
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life insurance