Utility Worker - Meat Unit

Job Title:                           Utility Worker (Full-Time)

FLSA Status:                     Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Pay Range:                        Starting $21.00 - $23.00

Schedule:                          Monday – Thursday 8am – 4:30pm (overtime as needed)

                                                Friday – 7am – 3:30pm (overtime as needed)

                                                **Subject to change

Department:                   Meat Unit

Reports To:                      Meat Company Director

Daily Job Description

• Work with the team in production (excluding use of knives and saws)
  • Able to use short-bladed knife for opening packaging
• Using packing equipment with the team and understanding how to use correctly
• Filling orders, boxing, bagging and running of packaging machines
• Weighing and labeling product/boxes on scales
• Could include grinding and running of cubing machines
• All around general duties with the team
• Any other tasks assigned per management

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspection and packaging of portion cut steaks
  • Checking for good seals and no foreign materials in packaging
• Counting and packing of vacuum sealed packages into boxes, then labeling them appropriately
• Stacking boxes on pallets
• Running portion cut boneless pork and beef through a cubing machine
• Assist in the grind operation with packing, labeling and stacking boxes
• General clean up of the work areas, including sweeping and picking up trash

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to work safely and follow all GMP, SSOP and safety procedures
• Must have a great attention to detail, be able to read and comprehend instructions on orders
• Punctual, dependable, and reliable
• Computer knowledge
• Flexible schedule
• Must be able to work well with others

Physical Demands

• Stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend, squat, kneel, and crouch
• Heavy lifting up to 80lbs
• Able to work in a temperature controlled environment which can range from 0 to 35 degrees

Benefits:

• Union Pension
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short and Long term disability
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee discount
• Employee assistance program

Salary : $21 - $23