Harvest General Production (5619)

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

Job summary

Western Valley Meat Company in Fresno, CA is hiring for Harvest General Production positions in a meat processing facility. Roles involve handling knives and equipment, skinning, trimming, sorting, hanging and inspecting carcasses, plus packaging and labeling of product.

Work shifts start around 7am–8:30am with a probationary pay rate of $17.50 per hour, rising to $19.35–$24.50 depending on the role at hire. Safety PPE is required and the environment is hot and humid.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand for long periods and perform physical tasks.
• Ability to lift, push and carry objects as required.
• Work in hot, humid environment and follow PPE rules.
• Skilled in handling knives, hooks and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Using knives, scissors, saws, scales and other production equipment.
• Skinning, trimming, sorting, hanging, and inspecting carcasses.
• Loading product into machines, packaging, labeling and scaling.

Skills

Standing & mobility

Manual dexterity

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Ability to follow procedures

Tools

Knives & hooks

Scales

Job description

Job Details Job Location: Western Valley Meat - Fresno, CA 93706 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: None Salary Range: $17.50 - $24.50 Hourly Travel Percentage: None Job Shift: Day Job Category: Manufacturing

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 Harvest General Production Departments to perform a variety of roles and tasks in the initial step of the meat processing facility. The Harvest team sets the high standard for the cleanliness and safety of the products we produce.

Position Description

• Using tools and equipment such as knives, scissors, saws, scales and other specialized manufacturing equipment
• Skinning. 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 Schedule Start times range from 7am to 830am depending on specific role.
• Pay Rate is $17.50 for the 90 day probationary period
• Pay ranges from $19.35 to $24.50 depending on job awarded at time of hire.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Working from platforms off the floor.
• Position requires the use of knives and hooks.
• Must be able to work in Hot, Humid and bloody work environment. Average temperature is around 80 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.