RAW - Associate

Primary Duties / Essential Functions:

• Commit to keeping high standards of food safety and product quality for all Frick’s Quality Meats (FQM) products
• Actively practice safety and cleanliness in all aspects of the job
• Know and practice proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Maintain individual position on the production line in a fast pace environment
• Perform and record accurate weights and measures
• Follow recipes and standard work instructions
• Be able to assemble machinery
• Contribute to the team effort by working with other associates and following production policies and procedures
• Maintain awareness of and compliance with OSHA, USDA and other governmental agencies
• Sustain a constant sense of urgency and high employee morale
• Know and recognize quality products and practices, and take action when defects are identified
• Be constantly aware of expense control and cost savings
• Keep the RAW Supervisor informed on a timely basis of anything that could affect the performance of the RAW department and the company
• Participate in production training or continuing education programs to enhance industry knowledge and production techniques
• Project a positive attitude and protect Frick’s Quality Meats, Inc. image of honesty, integrity, and fairness
• Ability to work overtime as required by production needs
• Other duties as may be assigned by Supervisor

Workplace Requirements:

• Stand: Must be able to remain in a stationary position for entire shift
• Walk: Needs to occasionally move about inside the facilities to access machinery and move product through plant
• Exposure to work: Constantly works in cool, 45-degree, and damp conditions.
• Carry weight, lift: Frequently lifts production materials weighing up to 60 pounds overhead for various production needs
• Twisting, turning and bending: Frequently moves production materials weighing up to 60 pounds around production facility
• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel: Constantly operate machinery and other production equipment
• Climb or balance: Occasionally ascends/descends stairs and ladders to operate production machinery
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Constantly positions self to maintain production requirements and equipment
• Talk/hear: Frequently communicates with co-workers and supervisor(s) regarding production requirements; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• See: Must be able to identify defects and inspect product for quality
• Smell: Able to distinguish sweet and bitter flavors when creating varieties of product for customers

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred but not required

Experience:

Experience working with or processing raw meat preferred.

Reliability or history of good attendance (2 absences or less) and must maintain good attendance.

Summary

Raw Associates are responsible for preparing a variety of raw meats for production by performing tasks such as netting, racking, and hanging products in an efficient, accurate, and safe manner. This role plays a key part in ensuring products meet quality and production standards while supporting a clean, safe, and team-oriented work environment

Disclaimer

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or re-assign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time; i.e. this job description is subject to change at any time.

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Frick’s provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.