Fab General Production

Western Valley Meat Company; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Valley Meat Company seeks team members for its Fabrication General Production Departments in Fresno, CA. Roles involve skinning, trimming, sorting, hanging, inspection and packaging of carcasses and edibles in a cold environment.

Starting hourly wage is $17.50 during a 90-day probation; pay increases to $19.35–$24.50 based on position. The employer emphasizes safety, PPE, and equal opportunity hiring practices.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, crouch and twist while using hands and arms to grip and grasp.
• Ability to perform repetitive, manual tasks in a cold environment (40–49 degrees).
• Must follow general workplace safety procedures and wear PPE as required.

Responsibilities

• Skinning, trimming, sorting, hanging and inspecting carcasses and edible offal products.
• Loading product into machines, packaging, boxing, labeling and scaling of product.

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Tools

Knives

Scissors

Saws

Scales

Job description

Western Valley Meat is proud to be a family-owned company, committed to supporting our communities in the Valley. We produce high quality meat items that are sold at grocery stores and restaurants in both the US and around the world.We are adding team members to our Fabrication General Production Departments to perform a variety of roles and tasks in the initial step of the meat processing facility. The Fabrication team sets the high standard for the cleanliness and safety of the products we produce.Tasks used to accomplish our goal can include, but are not limited to the following:Position DescriptionUsing tools and equipment such as knives, scissors, saws, scales and other specialized manufacturing equipmentSkinning. Trimming, Sorting, Hanging and Inspection of Carcasses and other edible offal products; etc.Loading Product into machines, packaging, and boxing, labeling and scaling of product.Work Schedules Range from 545am to 615am depending on specific job.Starting Hourly Wage is $17.50 for the 90 day probationary periodPay goes up depending on the specific job awarded at time of hire. Range is $19.35 to $24.50Routine tasks include, but are not limited to, performing the following:Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, crouch and twist while using hands and arms to do simple gripping and grasping.Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying objects.Position requires the use of knives and hooks.Cold environment. Average temperature ranges from 40-49 degrees.Ability to follow general workplace safety procedures and policies while wearing required personal protective equipment.Western Valley Meat Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates are evaluated and selected based on their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decisions on employee's or applicant's citizenship, race, age, color, sex, religion, natural origin, sexual orientation, handicap, or disability, marital status, veteran status, reproductive health decision making, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.Western Valley Meat participates in E-Verify during the hire process for all new Team Members.