Machine Operator

US Foods, Inc.; Village of Blasdell (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a meat processing associate to operate CryoVac and other packing equipment in a refrigerated production environment. You will count, label, and portion meat according to specifications, and maintain a clean, sanitary packing area.

The role requires experience with CryoVac, MultiVacs, dicers, slicers, and portion cutters, plus adherence to GMP standards. High school diploma or GED preferred; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience with CryoVac, MultiVac, Dicers, Needle, Slicer, Portion Cutter or similar meat production equipment.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Knowledge of GMP and maintaining sanitary conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate meat processing equipment (CryoVac, MultiVacs, Dicers, Slicer, Portion Cutter) and trim portions.
• Count and stack portions according to customer and company specs.
• Label portions with provided product labels.
• Set up packing and labeling area as required.
• Perform end-of-day functions.
• Maintain and merchandise partial cart.
• Keep packing and cutting areas clean and sanitized.
• Follow GMP to maintain sanitary conditions.

Skills

CryoVac

MultiVacs

Dicers

Needle

Slicer

Portion Cutter

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CryoVac machinery

MultiVac equipment

Dicer machines

Job description

Join Our Community of Food People!

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Operation of Meat Processing Equipment; CryoVac, MultiVacs, Dicers, Needle, Slicer, Portion Cutters, Scales, Pack, trim and customize portions of meat products using knives, or other meat production equipment.
• Count and stack on tray portions per customer and company specifications.
• Label portion with supplied number product labels.
• Set up packing and labeling area as required.
• Perform end of day functions.
• Actively maintain, and merchandise partial cart.
• Keep packing area and cutting room and surrounding area clean and sanitized.
• Follow company GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) to maintain sanitary conditions.
• Perform end of day functions.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

SUPERVISION

The incumbent is not required to provide direct supervision for any position.

RELATIONSHIPS

• Internal: The incumbent is required to interact with employees at all levels of responsibility throughout the company.
• External: The incumbent may be required to perform demonstration cuts or packing for tours, and sales team.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work continually in a refrigerated environment 35°F- 45°F. Incumbent must have the ability to work in a fast-paced production environment. Finish time is when work is completed and could require overtime with or without notice.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience with CryoVac, MultiVac, Dicers, Needle, Slicer,Portion Cutter, laser portion machinery or other meat production equipment is preferred.

CERTIFICATION/TRAINING

N/A

LICENSES

N/A

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of all poultry, beef, lamb, and pork products preferred.
• Knowledge of USDA grades and standards.

EDUCATION

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred

Physical Qualifications

OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER

Job Requires Worker To: Frequency

• STAND CONTINUOUSLY
• WALK OCCASIONALLY
• DRIVE VEHICLE N/A
• SIT N/A
• LIFT
• 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) OCCASIONALLY
• 11-20 lbs (Light) FREQUENTLY
• 21-50 lbs (Medium) FREQUENTLY
• 51-100 lbs (Heavy) OCCASIONALLY
• Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) N/A
• CARRY
• 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) OCCASIONALLY
• 11-20 lbs (Light) OCCASIONALLY
• 21-50 lbs (Medium) FREQUENTLY
• 51-100 lbs (Heavy) OCCASIONALLY
• Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) N/A
• PUSH/PULL FREQUENTLY
• CLIMB/BALANCE FREQUENTLY
• STOOP/SQUAT FREQUENTLY
• KNEEL N/A
• BEND FREQUENTLY
• REACH ABOVE SHOULDER OCCASIONALLY
• TWIST FREQUENTLY
• GRASP OBJECTS CONTINUOUSLY
• MANIPULATE OBJECTS FREQUENTLY
• MANUAL DEXTERITY N/A

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $25.50-$26.50. This role may also receive overtime compensation.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html

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