Utility Associate - 1st Shift

About the role

Primarily responsible for filling in and performing all jobs in assigned area or department in the absence of the regular worker. Trains new and current associates on jobs in the area as needed. Performs all work in compliance with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local, state, and federal policies, laws, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Independently fills in and performs work while the regular worker is absent from the workstation.
• Distributes knives prior to shift start, swaps out knives during the shift, and collects knives at the end of the shift.
• Sets up assigned lines with stands and ice.
• Trains and cross-trains incoming or current workers on new skills as needed.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work area around the assigned line.
• Performs all work in compliance with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local, state, and federal policies, laws, and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
• Basic math skills.

Skills

• Ability to perform one or more functions of the deboning process.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended shift hours.
• Sound work ethic, honesty, and moral character.

Safety Requirements

• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs.
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times in areas where required.

Physical Requirements

• Stand up to 8 hours.
• Lift up to 60 lbs.
• Work in a wet and cold environment (45°F, 4°C).
• Exposure to noise of > 85 decibels, CO₂, and moving production equipment.
• Ability to lift 10 lbs repeatedly and climb steps.
• Ability to frequently kneel, crawl, stoop, and bend.
• Work around raw, live animal odors.