What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production General Labor position at Greater Omaha Packing Co.?
About Greater Omaha
Greater Omaha has been in the beef business since 1920. An uncompromising commitment to quality has been our hallmark since day one, constantly at the forefront of innovation in food safety and humane treatment of animals. Today, we ship beef to every U.S. state and over 70 countries around the globe.
Why Join Greater Omaha?
For over 100 years, Greater Omaha has built a culture of growth, opportunity, and community involvement. We provide opportunities to build a career with a company known for promoting from within, investing in employee development, and making a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work. Here's a few reasons why employees choose Greater Omaha:
- Competitive starting pay with opportunities for advancement
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Education reimbursement for employees
- Tuition and scholarship opportunities for dependents
- Childcare assistance
- Career growth within one of the nation's leading beef processors
Pay
Starting pay of $19.65 to $21.00 per hour; top pay up to $32.10 per hour. Pay includes a $1.00 perfect attendance incentive.
Position Summary
Production General Labor team members support daily operations in our beef processing facility. This role may include work in Harvest, Fabrication, Ground Beef, Packaging, or other production areas depending on business needs. Team members should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment and must be willing to rotate between jobs as needed.
Responsibilities may include cutting, trimming, fabricating, processing, packaging, moving product, and using tools or equipment such as knives, hooks, saws, or other powered equipment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Cut, trim, fabricate, process, or package beef products in a production line setting.
- Use knives, hooks, cutting tools, saws, wizard knives, or other powered equipment.
- Lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs.; some positions may require pushing, pulling, or lifting up to 100 lbs.
- Bend, stoop, twist, reach, grasp, push, pull, walk, crouch, climb, and perform repetitive motions throughout the shift.
- Work at a steady pace in a fast-paced production environment.
- Follow all safety practices, sanitary procedures, humane handling requirements, and regulatory compliance standards.
- Rotate between jobs as needed.
- Work all scheduled hours, including weekdays, Saturdays, weekends, and overtime as required.
Skills and Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Must be willing to work with sharp knives, cutting tools, hooks, saws, and/or powered equipment.
- Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift on concrete floors or platforms.
- Must be able to perform repetitive hand, wrist, and grasping motions.
- Must be able to reach for product on conveyor belts, boxes, bags, or other materials.
- Must be able to work in physically demanding conditions.
- Must be willing to wear all required PPE, which may include a hard hat, hearing protection, eye protection, face mask, face shield, steel-toed rubber boots or closed-toe shoes, frock, gloves, mesh gloves or aprons, and other required safety equipment.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
- Knife skills are preferred, but not required unless assigned to a knife position.
Schedule
1st or 2nd Shift. Typically Monday through Friday. Fridays, Saturdays, and overtime may be vary based on production needs.
Work Environment
- Work may take place in cold, damp, wet, or humid conditions, including areas near or below freezing.
- Some areas may include unpleasant odors, livestock harvesting, or work in and around bloody areas.
- Harvest areas may include extreme heat, up to 104 degrees.
- Some work areas are loud, and hearing protection is required.
- Team members may stand for extended periods on concrete floors, elevated platforms, or production platforms.
- This role requires repetitive hand, wrist, and body movements throughout the shift.
What to Expect
This is a physically demanding position in a production environment. New employees may require several weeks to adjust to the pace, temperature conditions, physical requirements, and work environment.
Team Member Expectations
- Report to work every day at the scheduled start time.
- Follow all company policies and procedures.
- Follow instructions from supervisors and managers.
- Work well with others and maintain a respectful work environment.
- Work to the best of your ability and show a desire to learn and grow.
Benefits and Perks
At Greater Omaha Packing, we invest in our employees by offering a competitive benefits package, including:
- Competitive starting pay with opportunities for advancement
- Weekly Pay
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Dependent Education Reimbursement Program
- Dependent Scholarship Program
- Childcare Assistance
- Employee Discounts
- On-Site Bank
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Wellness Resources and Employee Support Programs
- Paid Community Volunteer Opportunities
- Career Development Opportunities
Benefits eligibility and plan details are subject to company policy and plan provisions.