Food Production-Line Worker

Dietz & Watson; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dietz & Watson is seeking dedicated individuals to join their food processing team. The role involves maintaining a smooth flow of meat products, inspecting quality, and ensuring safety. Candidates must be physically capable and ready to work in a cold, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Military experience is welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Keep a reasonable flow of raw / cooked meat products moving through the processing machines.
• Inspect meat products and packaging before finalization.
• Stuff, formulate, and link raw products by hand.

Skills

Basic math skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Description

• Are you a foodie who loves to see how things are made?
• Would you like to become part of a company that feeds communities across the nation?

Join the Dietz & Watson family today!

At Dietz & Watson, our employees' talent and dedication to world-class sales and customer service are key contributors to our success. You will find that our company's energetic environment and fast-paced work ethic are vital pieces that continue the growth and development of Dietz & Watson.

Responsibilities include:

1. Keep a reasonable flow of raw / cooked meat products moving through the processing machines.
2. Lift, push, and pull products to maintain a smooth flow of materials.
3. Stuff, formulate, and link raw products by hand, requiring extensive attention to detail.
4. Inspect meat products and packaging before finalization to catch deformities, imperfections, or quality issues.
5. Place finished products into pre-formed boxes for distribution.

Minimum Requirements

Physical Requirements :

1. Stand in one place for 80% of the shift (8+ hours).
2. Walk throughout the department for 20% of the shift.
3. Use both hands and arms frequently.
4. Lift overhead using both arms.
5. Bend, twist, and squat as needed throughout the shift.
6. Push/Pull racks weighing up to 300 pounds.
7. Lift up to 40 pounds with or without assistance.
8. Work in refrigerated environment (28°F to 34°F) constantly throughout the shift.
9. Frequent exposure to raw beef and pork meat products.
10. Floors may be slippery when wet due to sanitation processes.

Job Requirements :

1. Must be 18 years or older.
2. Authorized to work in the United States.
3. Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) for counting products.
4. Military experience is welcomed.