Harvest General Production — Shift Operator $17.50-$24.50

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

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.