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