Harvesting Team Member

Spectrum Preferred Meats, Inc.; Mount Morris (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Spectrum Preferred Meats, Inc. is hiring for a team member in a fast-paced meat processing environment. The role involves cutting, sorting, skinning and boning meat using saws and knives, while following strict safety procedures.

Workers must be able to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and work on wet, uneven surfaces in a noisy, odorous facility with temperature fluctuations. Prior meat handling is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have good hand-eye coordination and upper body strength.
• Experience with meat cutting or food handling preferred.
• Able to safely use hand tools, knives and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks including cutting, sorting, skinning and boning meat with saws or knives.
• Adhere to safety protocols and wear required protective gear.
• Work in a physically demanding environment with temperature extremes.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Manual material handling

Knife work

Attention to safety

Stamina for long shifts

Tools

Saws

Knives

Equipment operation

Job description

Job Requirements

Team Members are routinely performing a variety of task that require manual material handling and the use of hand tools, knives, machinery, and equipment. This work is physically demanding and can require the use of some or all body parts and muscle groups. Good hand-eye coordination and upper extremity motor skills are essential for most job tasks. Additional essential functions may be applicable to specific jobs. Most jobs require cutting, sorting, skinning and boning meat with saws or knives. Previous meat cutting or food handling preferred.

_ All applicants must be able to safely perform the following requirements: _

• Wear hard hat, hearing protection, eye protection, Protective toed boots and gloves
• Walk long distances, frequently on wet, uneven and slippery surfaces
• Frequent climbing and descending steps and/or stairways, climbing and standing on elevated platforms
• Working from a standing position on rigid surfaces for prolonged periods of time (3-4 hours)
• Frequent lifting, moving, pushing and pulling items weighing up to 30 pounds
• Lifting, moving, pushing and pulling items weighing up to 50 pounds (over 50 lbs. will require back support)
• Product Inspection
• Knife Work-Trimming
• Repetitive use of fingers, hands, arms and shoulders
• Exposure to animal fat and proteins
• Exposure to noisy and odorous environment
• Exposure to temperature extremes ranging from 22-100 degrees Fahrenheit
• Remain alert to dangers of trip hazards, sharp objects, moving/rotating equipment and powered industrial pallet truck traffic

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 1st shift - 8 hours/day
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime