Basement Lead (46871)

Central Valley Meat Co; Hanford (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Central Valley Meat Company Inc in Hanford, CA is seeking a General Production Worker to join our meat processing team. You will handle all aspects of the animal, including processing, trimming, packaging, weighing, and boxing, while prioritizing safety and food quality.

Key duties include working in various production areas, supporting food safety programs, maintaining a clean work environment, using knives and tools, and ensuring finished products meet quality standards in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• General knowledge of machinery and production operations.
• Ability to identify food safety violations or product quality issues.
• Commitment to safety and food quality processes.
• Ability to stand and perform repetitive physical tasks for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Work in various areas of the meat production workflow.
• Assist in ensuring fundamental food safety and quality practices are maintained to achieve food safety and quality objectives.
• Support ongoing improvements of food safety programs.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Use all safety personal protective equipment and follow all safety procedures and rules.
• Trim to remove fat, hide, defects or contamination from muscle and tissues.
• Support roles in the processing of beef.
• Use knives or other tools for cutting.
• Weigh, label, bag, pack, and box finished product.
• Ensure food safety and quality throughout the process.
• Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Machinery operation

Food safety awareness

Attention to detail

Stamina

Job description

Job Location: Central Valley Meat Company Inc - HANFORD, CA 93230
Salary Range: $21.48 - $21.50 Hourly

Overview

The position of General Production Worker is an important role in the daily operations of our facilities. There are a variety of responsibilities within this title, including handling all aspects of the animal such as processing meat, trimming, verifying quality and accuracy of products, packaging, weighing and boxing, all while making safety and food safety the number one priorities.

Responsibilities

• Work in various areas of the meat production workflow.
• Assist in ensuring fundamental food safety and quality practices are maintained to achieve food safety and quality objectives.
• Support ongoing improvements of food safety programs.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Use all safety personal protective equipment and follow all safety procedures and rules.
• Trim to remove fat, hide, defects or contamination from muscle and tissues.
• Support roles in the processing of beef.
• Use knives or other tools for cutting.
• Weigh, label, bag, pack, and box finished product.
• Ensure food safety and quality throughout the process.
• Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping standards.

Work Conditions & Physical Environment

• Repetitive tasks performed in a fast‑paced environment.
• Physically demanding: continuous standing, lifting up to 40 lbs, climbing steps and using ladders as required.
• Knife work involves repetitive use of hands, wrists, arms and shoulders.
• Exposure to temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noise, wet and/or humid conditions, and slippery surfaces at varied heights.
• Requires regular sensory attention (audio and visual) to surroundings.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of machinery and production operations.
• Previous experience in a meat processing and packing environment is a definite asset.
• Ability to identify food safety violations or product quality issues.
• Ability to work under cold or hot conditions.
• Commitment to safety and food quality processes.
• Ability to stand and perform repetitive physical tasks for extended periods of time.
• Critical thinking, strong memory, and continuous learning.
• Excellent hand‑eye coordination and decision‑making skills.
• Reliable and dependable.

EOE Statement

Central Valley Meat is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state‑protected classification. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what is required. They do not imply or establish a contract for employment and may be subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Employees in this position are expected to perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and physical requirements of this role with or without reasonable accommodation within the described work environment.