Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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 areaQUALIFICATIONSMust 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.Education/Training:  High School graduate or GED preferred with basic reading, writing and math skills.Related Experience/Requirements: Production, warehouse, food processing, manufacturing, food production or food service warehouse environments preferred.  Able to work overtime as needed. Complete miscellaneous and other duties as assigned.  Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:  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.Work EnvironmentWork continually in refrigerated environment 35F- 45FdegreesMust be able to work for periods of time in freezer 10F to - 10F degreesPhysical RequirementsMust be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time:OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33% FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% Never: 0%JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:          SIT: OccasionallySTAND: ContinuouslyWALK: OccasionallyDRIVE: Continuously           JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT:  1-10lbs: Occasionally10-20lbs: Frequently25-50lbs: Frequently50-100lbs: FrequentlyOver 100lbs: Never           JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO CARRY:        1-10 lbs.: Occasionally10-20 lbs.: Occasionally25-50 lbs.: Occasionally50-100 lbs.: OccasionallyOver 100 lbs.: NeverJOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:          Push/pull: Frequently Step/Climb/balance: Frequently Stoop/squat: FrequentlyKneel: FrequentlyBend: FrequentlyReach above shoulder: OccasionallyGrasp objects: ContinuouslyManipulate objects: FrequentlyReach/Turn: Frequently