Production Associate - Stock Yards Greensburg

About the role

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

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
• Absorb and assist in cleanliness of general work area

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• 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.

Physical Requirements

• SIT: Occasionally
• STAND: Continuously
• WALK: Occasionally
• PUSH/PULL: Frequently
• STEP/Climb/balance: Frequently
• SBOOT/SQUAT: Frequently
• KNEEL: Frequently
• BEND: Frequently
• REACH ABOVE SHOULDER: Occasionally
• GRASP OBJECTS: Continuously
• MANIPULATE OBJECTS: Frequently
• REACH/TURN: Frequently

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds).

The expected base rate for this role is between $18.50-$19.00/hour.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.

To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html

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