Berteau Plant General Labor

Koch Foods; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Koch Foods is hiring General Laborers to support daily production in a fast-paced, refrigerated poultry processing environment. Training is provided; prior poultry experience is not required. Shift schedules include evenings with overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities include performing various production tasks, operating basic equipment, and maintaining high standards for safety, sanitation, and food quality. A strong work ethic and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old and eligible to work in the United States.
• No prior poultry or manufacturing experience required.
• Willingness to learn new tasks and work in different areas of the plant.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of production and processing tasks as assigned.
• Work efficiently and safely in a fast-paced production environment.
• Operate basic production equipment and tools after appropriate training.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area throughout the shift.
• Follow established food safety, quality, sanitation, and production procedures.
• Follow all company safety policies, including required PPE and safe work practices.
• Work cooperatively with team members and communicate production or safety concerns to supervisors.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Dependable

Punctuality

Teamwork

Willingness to Learn

Tools

Production Equipment

Job description

• 2nd shift is from approximately 3 pm to 11:30 pm with a starting pay rate of $19.20/hour.
  • Must be willing to work the assigned shift and accommodate overtime, weekends, holidays, and schedule changes as business and production needs require.

We are seeking dependable and hardworking General Laborers to join our poultry processing team. General Labor employees support daily production operations by performing a variety of tasks throughout the processing and production areas while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, sanitation, and food safety.

This is a fast-paced, physically demanding position in a refrigerated food-processing environment. Previous poultry or manufacturing experience is helpful but not required. We are willing to train individuals who demonstrate a strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn.

• Perform a variety of production and processing tasks as assigned.
• Work efficiently and safely in a fast-paced production environment.
• Operate basic production equipment and tools after appropriate training.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area throughout the shift.
• Follow established food safety, quality, sanitation, and production procedures.
• Follow all company safety policies, including required PPE and safe work practices.
• Work cooperatively with team members and communicate production or safety concerns to supervisors.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years old and eligible to work in the United States.
• No previous poultry or manufacturing experience required.
• Previous experience in poultry processing, food manufacturing, warehouse, production, or general labor is a plus.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality are essential.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn new tasks and work in different areas of the plant.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Perform repetitive tasks with hands and arms.
• Bend, reach, squat, kneel, and climb as required.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull materials and products as required for the position.
• Work in cold, wet, humid, and refrigerated production areas.
• Work around machinery, noise, water, and cleaning chemicals while using required PPE.
• Work around live and/or raw animal odors.

Benefits Information

Benefits Eligibility Varies

• Paid Time Off
• 401k Savings Plan
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• FREE $25,000 life insurance policy with additional life insurance programs available
• Company Sponsored Purchasing Program
• On-the-Job Training Provided
• Weekly Pay Check
• Promotional Career Opportunities
• All required Personal Protection Equipment is provided
• Company Cook-Outs, Safety Rewards, Giveaways, etc.
• Come be a part of a Family Oriented Company that offers so much more!

KOCH FOODS IS A DIVERSE COMPANY THAT BELIEVES ITS EMPLOYEES ARE THE FOUNDATION FOR INVESTING IN ITS FUTURE. AT KOCH FOODS, EVERY TEAM MEMBER IS CRITICAL IN HELPING US DELIVER ON OUR COMMITMENT TO OUR CUSTOMERS. KOCH FOODS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PARTNER.