General Laborer

Vienna Beef; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their manufacturing team in Chicago. This role involves packaging high-quality beef products, ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating reliability and a commitment to teamwork. With a rich history dating back to 1893, this company offers a unique opportunity for growth and skill development in food production. If you're hardworking and eager to learn, this position is a perfect fit for you!

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in cold conditions.
• Experience in factory settings and following safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for packaging finished goods and performing production duties.
• Monitor machines and react to alarms or malfunctions.

Skills

Manual Lifting

Packaging

Machine Monitoring

Safety Protocols

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Packaging Equipment

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About the Organization Vienna Beef was founded in 1893. Austrian-Hungarian immigrants Emil Reichel and Samuel Ladany introduced their family frankfurter recipe at the legendary Columbian Exposition/World's Fair. The hot dog was a hit, and Vienna Beef was born.


125 years later, we're still making our sausages the old-fashioned way, with premium domestic beef and our original recipe, to the highest of quality standards.

Description

Based in Chicago, Vienna Beef has been manufacturing super premium quality beef products since 1893. Currently the company manufactures a wide variety of sausage, deli meat and soup products in the newly remodeled Production Plant located in the Bridgeport neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago.

We are looking to hire dedicated workers to aid us in creating the highest quality products. We are looking for hard workers who are willing to be team players and contribute to several areas of our unique manufacturing process. We are interested in candidates that are willing to learn and grow within our company.

If you are hard-working and dedicated, Vienna Beef is an ideal place to get ahead. Apply today!

Position Requirements

Responsibilities

• Responsible for packaging finished goods.

• Perform production duties such as manual lifting, and packaging.

• Monitor machines and make adjustments to the controls for devices.

• React to any type of alarms or malfunctions of the equipment and operate the shut-off switch when necessary.

• Rotate to other jobs in department depending on need, completion, or learning purposes.

• Verify that each finished item meets the quality standards of the company by observing size, shape, and color of each item.

• Take product packages from moving conveyor and place the correct amount in the corresponding box.

• Fill out required documents.

• Candidates affirm they are committed to participate in safety protocol.

• Miscellaneous projects as defined by supervisor and company productivity needs and requirements.

Physical Demands:

• Work often involves repetitive motions.

• Candidate must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Candidate must be able to work in cold conditions.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working in a factory

• Ability to follow all appropriate safety standards in food production

• Food Processing Experience

The Ideal Candidate Would…

• Have Good Attendance

• Be Reliable

• Be Responsible

• Have a Flexible Schedule

Positions within Packaging Department

This is a more detailed description of what a General Laborer does in our packaging department. Duties include but are not limited to:

1. Loader (Line 5) – Place hot dogs on a scale to ensure they are the proper weight (for 5 lbs) or place them in the pocket arranging them neatly for retail products. REPETITIVE

2. Labeler (Line 5) – Place a label on each package as it comes out of the machine. Place a sticker on the label or package if needed.

3. Weight Measurer (Super loader) – Place each package (5 lbs) on scale, make sure weight is correct and place package on moving conveyor.

4. Product Sorter (Natural Casing Line) – Remove unacceptable product from moving conveyor and place in container. Remove linked sausages from moving conveyor and separate them by cutting them with a knife.

5. Bagger (Natural Casing Line) – Take a plastic bag and place it under the product funnel until it is filled to approximately 10 lbs. Place filled bag on table.

6. Weight Measurer (Natural Casing Line) – Place bag (Approximately 10 lbs) on scale, add or take out product to make proper weight place bag on table.

7. Bag Sealer (Natural Casing Line) – Take filled bag from table, place it on the sealer machine (Twice), push lever up (overhead reach / light push) to activate vacuum/seal, place packages and place them on moving conveyor.

8. Drake Loader (Retail Line) – Fill any empty spaces on Drake loader conveyor with product, pick out unacceptable product and place in container.

9. Load Station (Retail Line Jumbo) – Place 4 links in pocket, pat it down to fit in pocket neatly.

10. Labeler (Band-All) – Take a 12oz package, place it on the machine, wait until label wraps around package and remove it.

11. Packer (All Lines) – Take a box upside down (different sizes) fold in flaps, turn it over, fill it with correct packages (12oz to 10 lbs), place box on moving conveyor (5 lbs to 40 lbs).

12. Box Sealer – Wait for boxes (5 to 50 lbs) on moving conveyor, fold in flaps, guide box into box sealer giving it a good push to hit the upper drive assembly raising switch and activate the raising assembly.

13. Palletizer (Palletizer room) – Place full boxes (5 to 50 lbs) on wooden pallet according to item number with the correct quantity per pallet.

This position is currently accepting applications.

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