Description

Certified Meat Products is your local, family-owned, USDA inspected meat processor based in the agricultural heart of California.

From raw to fully-cooked, we pride ourselves in delivering a full line of Beef, Pork, Lamb and Poultry products. We specialize in producing premium ground beef, portion-controlled steaks, marinated and value-added products.

Job Focus: Process and cut proteins for production needs of the day per direction of management 

Shifts: May vary depending on production and company needs

Overtime: As necessary 

Description of Work Environment: The work for this position takes place in production facilities. The production rooms are equipped with a refrigeration system that sustains the temperature at 35°-45° F. The room is also equipped with long tables used for processing meat products; machinery used to grind meat; warehouse machinery and conveyor belts to transport boxes. The room is well-lit and has a level concrete floor that can be wet. The production room is also equipped with a loading dock and heavy-duty rack shelving to house product. 

Description of Job Tasks: 

• Maintain inventory of necessary equipment
• Ensure equipment is in proper working order and perform daily maintenance.
• Label all product properly.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work area throughout shift.
• Adhere to all GMPs and safety protocols.
• Follow all cutting and trimming specifications.

Physical Requirements/Environment: 

• Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
• Requires prolonged standing during work hours.
• Requires stooping, kneeling, bending and reaching.
• Must work in noisy and crowded environments.
• Must work in and around fumes and odors.
• Must work in lower temperature environment (35°-45° F)

Safety Clothing/Equipment:

• Must comply with company dress code.
• Layered clothing is advised.
• Company Provided: helmet, smock, gloves, hair and beard net.
• Non-slip shoes or boots
• Optional: back brace, cut resistant apron, and/or other safety equipment available at employee request

Equipment Used:

• Bandsaw, Dicer, Tumbler, Needler, Slicer, I-Cut55 Portion Cutter, W300 Steak Sorter, Electric Pallet Jack, Manual Pallet Jack, Hand Truck, Forklift, RF Scanner, Scales

Tools Used: Knives, Hooks, Scabbard, Steel/Knife Honer

Qualifications for Job:

• Completed application
• Pass pre-employment physical and drug test
• Availability to work long hours and weekends
• Basic math
• Ability to lift 80 lbs.

Qualifications