About this role

Production Associate

Prepare and pack meat products to achieve production demands. Must adhere to USDA Safety and Sanitation Regulations and customer specifications.

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 area

Must 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 Environment
Work continually in refrigerated environment 35F- 45F degrees
Must be able to work for periods of time in freezer 10F to - 10F degrees
Physical Requirements

Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time:

Job requires worker to:

Job requires worker to lift:

Job requires worker to carry:

1-10 lbs.: Occasionally
10-20 lbs.: Occasionally
25-50 lbs.: Occasionally
50-100 lbs.: Occasionally
Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $18.75-$19.00/hour. This role may also receive overtime compensation. Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html
EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status

Production Associate