Meat Packer

Cheney Brothers, Inc.; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Cheney Brothers, Inc. is seeking a meat-packing associate in Greensboro, NC to pack, seal, label, and palletize finished products according to work orders. The role requires adherence to GMP and quality standards and involves loading, sealing, labeling, and boxing meat products.

The position follows a Sunday through Thursday schedule with start times from 7:00 AM until completion. It offers starting pay of $17.00 per hour and benefits from day 1 health and wellness plans and other incentives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift 10–35 lbs regularly and up to 60–100 lbs (location dependent).
• Experience with GMP/quality standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review work schedule and perform safety checks on equipment.
• Obtain packaging materials (boxes, labels, tape, bags) from storage with pallet jack.
• Assemble boxes, create labels, and fill Cryovac sealer with wrap as required.
• Load finished cuts of meat into Cryovac sealer and place sealed meat on work-table.
• Pack meat into cases, seal with tape gun or strapping machine, and stack on pallets.
• Perform general housekeeping and maintain safety/quality standards.
• End-of-shift secure equipment and complete paperwork.

Skills

Lifting 10–35 lbs regularly

Heavy lifting up to 60–100 lbs

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

• Work Schedule: Sunday thru Thursday (Fridays and Saturdays Off)
• Start Time: From 7:00 AM until job is complete
• Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour

Job Description

Position Details

• Work Schedule: Sunday thru Thursday (Fridays and Saturdays Off)
• Start Time: From 7:00 AM until job is complete
• Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour
• Work Location: 407 Westcliff Rd, Greensboro, NC 27409

We Deliver the Goods

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Summary

The primary function of this position is to pack meat in boxes, seal, label and stack finished product on pallets according to work order specifications and customer preferences, as well as assemble boxes, clean packaging area and equipment ensuring all GMP and quality standards are met and to maintain the efficient flow of product through the production process.

Position Responsibilities

• Review work schedule, perform safety check on equipment, obtain supplies required to perform the work and prepare for operations
• Check cutting list and obtain appropriate packaging materials (boxes, labels, tape, bags, wrap) from storage with pallet jack
• Manually assemble boxes-cases, make labels and fill Cryovac sealer with appropriate wrap as required
• Load finished cuts of meat from tubs into Cryovac sealer, raise and lower doors as required and place sealed meat on work-table
• Manually pack meat into cases, label and seal cases with tape gun / or strapping machine and stack finished cases on pallets
• Perform general housekeeping duties, clean packaging work area and equipment, maintain and abide safety and quality regulations and standards as required
• At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Ability to lift, stack, and/or pull product weighing 10–35 lbs. regularly and up to approximately 60–100 lbs. (location dependent)

Compensation

Starting at $17.00 per hour