Meat Packer

Buckheadmeat; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckheadmeat is seeking an apprentice-style position in our meat processing environment. You will assist machine operators, help move orders through the line, box products, and scan items as part of daily production tasks.

Ideal candidates are eager to learn, able to work in a fast-paced, cold and wet area, and committed to completing tasks accurately and safely in a team setting.

Qualifications

• Assists machine operators in running machines and orders (apprentice level).
• Tasks include boxing and scanning.
• Willingness to learn and train on new skills in a cold, wet environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist machine operators in running machines and orders through the machine properly (apprentice type situation).
• Tasks would include boxing and scanning.

Skills

Adaptability

Commitment

Interpersonal

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Customer service

Machinery safety

Physical stamina

Paced environment

Willing to learn

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist machine operators in running machines and orders through the machine properly (apprentice type situation)
• Tasks would include boxing and scanning

Skills

• Ability to adjust to sudden changes in customer demands or operational goals
• Commitment to work until the job is completed
• Interacts well with others
• Good team player
• Results-oriented and detail-oriented
• Customer-service oriented
• Able to work safely with machinery, some heavy lifting required
• Standing for long periods of time, twisted torso all day long, basic ability to read tickets and special requests, ability to recognize cuts of meat, able to write numbers and basic descriptions, basic math, reading and writing skills, able to work in a cold/wet environment fast-paced environment
• Ability to work in a paced environment
• Ability to be trained and learn new skills

Work Environment

• Heavy lifting activities for this employee
• Standing, walking and reaching are regular activities for this employee.
• The ability to touch, feel, manipulate fingers and limbs to operate various processing and material handling equipment is necessary
• The ability to smell is required, in order to detect levels of wholesomeness and spoilage
• This position requires the candidate to be in refrigerated processing and warehouse areas. These areas are cold and wet and exposure to moving machinery and sharp surfaces are a regular occurrence.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.