Production Worker/Laborer - 1St Shift

Premium Meats has been providing its customers with high quality meats since 1971 - that's more than 50 years in business! We are currently in need of a production workers to assist in running our operation. If you're looking for job stability, a friendly work environment, and meet the requirements below, we encourage you to apply.

1st Shift - 7:00am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday

Job Summary

The Laborer (USDA – Meat Production) is responsible for a wide variety of duties, including meat processing and packing, general cleaning (mopping, wiping down surfaces, emptying trash, etc.), in addition to other duties and projects as assigned.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Reviews daily work schedule, completing all orders for production and processing.
• Safely operates all machinery, including but not limited to mixers, chippers, grinders, slicers, saws, and vacuum stuffers.
• Follows required USDA protocols to prevent food contamination, including but not limited to proper storage, thawing, and processing.
• Ensures machines are properly cleaned before, during, and after processing to prevent cross contamination and allergen spread.
• Properly disposes of all unusable product in designated inedible luggers and barrels (bone barrels).
• Takes product temperatures according to required schedule and logs them on the corresponding forms.
• Completes all product specification documentation, including weights, temperatures, ingredients, etc. daily.
• Makes boxes and labels them according to the daily work schedule needs.
• Wears the required clothing for food handling – i.e., gloves, hairnets, beard nets, coats (blue for cooked, white for raw), aprons, and non-slip shoes.
• Regularly informs management when supplies are running low – i.e., boxes, film, labels, etc.
• Restocks stick packaging machines with film and labels as needed.
• Communicates with team members and supervisors prior to taking breaks/lunch.
• Cleans the production area and sanitizes machines at the end of use.
• Is responsible for general labor duties such as emptying trash, wiping down food preparation surfaces, mopping, etc.
• Accurately packs finished product according to specifications and prepares for shipping.
• Is reliable and punctual in reporting to work as scheduled.
• Performs other duties/projects as assigned.

Required Competencies

• Ability to follow instructions
• Basic understanding of machine operations
• Ability to focus and concentrate for extended periods
• Self-motivated and solid work ethic
• Willingness to learn and take direction

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred; not required
• Previous experience preferred; not required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. unassisted
• Continuous standing and bending
• Occasional lifting, pushing, and pulling
• Dexterity and the ability to use hands and fingers to assemble

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a complete listing of competencies, duties or responsibilities required for this job. Job requirements may change at any time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person