Production Associate

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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

QUALIFICATIONS
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- 45Fdegrees
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:

OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33% FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% Never: 0%

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:          

SIT: Occasionally

STAND: Continuously

WALK: Occasionally

DRIVE: Continuously

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT:  

1-10lbs: Occasionally

10-20lbs: Frequently

25-50lbs: Frequently

50-100lbs: Frequently

Over 100lbs: Never

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO CARRY:        

1-10 lbs.: Occasionally

10-20 lbs.: Occasionally

25-50 lbs.: Occasionally

50-100 lbs.: Occasionally

Over 100 lbs.: Never

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:          

Push/pull: Frequently 

Step/Climb/balance: Frequently 

Stoop/squat: Frequently

Kneel: Frequently

Bend: Frequently

Reach above shoulder: Occasionally

Grasp objects: Continuously

Manipulate objects: Frequently

Reach/Turn: Frequently

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law.  The expected base rate for this role is between $18.00-$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. 

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