F2 Block Person

Golden State Foods; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perfect Attendance eligibility

Job summary

Golden State Foods in Opelika, AL seeks a 2nd shift Meat Block Handler to unpack, visually inspect, and place frozen blocks of meat on a conveyor for grinding. The role emphasizes safety, food safety, quality and compliance, with training and certifications as required.

You will operate conveyors and detectors, keep the work area clean, document work, and maintain inventory of blocks. Must stand for long shifts, lift up to 100 lbs, and adhere to PPE guidelines in a damp, high-noise environment.

Qualifications

• Must pass safety and certifications as required.
• Experience in food manufacturing or meat handling is preferred.
• Ability to read and follow simple instructions and memos.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to safety, food safety, quality and legal compliance.
• Perform all work in accordance with environmental, health and safety standards, rules, regulations and practices of the facility.
• Must be able to pass training/certifications as required for qualification.
• Sanitarily unpacking 60- pound frozen blocks of meat.
• Visually checking blocks for quality using an automatic metal detector.
• Place the blocks on a conveyor to be ground.
• Maintain the supply and the type of blocks needed for the type of meat being produced.
• Keep work area clean.
• Document completed work as required by the supervisor.
• Compliance with all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety procedures

Quality inspection

Attention to detail

Reading instructions

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

ABOUT GOLDEN STATE FOODS

Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the food service industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. Rooted in the values of quality service and integrity, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where employees can advance, innovate, and contribute to our ongoing success.

Golden State Foods – Opelika, AL Full-time | Food Manufacturing | 2nd Shift Pay: $16.00per/hr. Eligible for Perfect Attendance.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Unpack, visually inspect, and place frozen blocks of meat on conveyor to be ground.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Adheres to safety, food safety, quality and legal compliance.
• Perform all work in accordance with environmental, health and safety standards, rules, regulations and practices of the facility.
• Must be able to pass training/certifications as required for qualification.
• Sanitarily unpacking 60- pound frozen blocks of meat.
• Visually checking blocks for quality using an automatic metal detector.
• Place the blocks on a conveyor to be ground.
• Maintain the supply and the type of blocks needed for the type of meat being produced.
• Keep work area clean.
• Document completed work as required by the supervisor.
• Compliance with all other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

PHYSICAL AND VISUAL ACTIVITIES:

• Cut open box using four cuts with knife at shoulder height to open box.
• Remove plastic by turning over the blocks of meat.
• Inspect blocks for quality.
• Push 60 lb block of meat 1-5 feet onto conveyor and monitor blocks.
• Discard trash and pallets to keep work area clean.
• Ability to visually differentiate items of color, up close and in the distance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment and/or clothing.
• Stand/walk 7 or more hours per day.
• Continuously bend to inspect meat and open boxes.
• Continuously reach, twist/turn and talk/hear.
• Continuously use eye/hand coordination and handling/fingering to open boxes with a knife.
• Continuously use gripping/grasping to remove plastic from meat.
• Constantly lift 51-100lbs for entire shift.
• Occasionally use eye/hand/foot coordination to operate a pallet jack.
• Occasionally squat to lift pallets and trash bin.
• Occasionally use fine motor tasks and smell.
• Occasionally carry up to 50lbs for entire shift.
• Push 60 lb block of meat.
• Lift 30 lb pallet from floor to waist and walk 5-25 feet to discard.
• Carry cardboard/trash bins 25-50 feet to trash compactor.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

ENVIRONMENTAL/ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS:

• Constantly work in damp, wet, humid and slippery environments.
• Constantly work near moving equipment with fumes or airborne debris.
• Constantly work in extremes of heat and cold (40-45 degrees) and occasionally in temperatures of less than 10 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Constantly work in high noise levels requiring hearing protection.
• Occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Occasionally work with hand tools causing segmental vibration.

MACHINES/TOOLS/EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE

• Bump cap, hair net, safety glasses, hearing protection, and smock.
• Cut resistant gloves, cut resistant apron, metatarsal guards, and steel toed shoes.
• Rubber gloves, cotton gloves, plastic apron, and plastic sleeves.
• Conveyors, block metal detector and food safety knife.
• Pneumatic hand tool to remove entrapped plastic from blocks.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to use mathematical functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in accordance with production requirements.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, volume, and distance.

WHY JOIN US

Golden State Foods (GSF) is one of the largest diversified suppliers in the food industry, manufacturing a range of products including sauces, dressings, condiments, syrups, and toppings for leading restaurant and retail brands.

Join GSF and grow your career with a global food industry leader who:

• People First: At Golden State Foods, we're not just a company; we're a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated, and your ambitions are nurtured.
• Values Driven: Our core values drive everything we do, creating a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence. But we're not content with just being great; we strive for greatness in every aspect of our work.
• People Development: At GSF we strive to continually develop our people to prepare us all for the needs of tomorrow.
• Philanthropy & Sustainability: We're committed to making a difference beyond our walls through philanthropy and sustainability efforts across all our locations around the globe.
• Extensive Benefits: Golden State Foods believes in a holistic approach to wellness focusing on the whole person with benefits that support those needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our company values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where every person is supported and empowered to thrive.

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