Meat Packer

Performance Food Group (New); Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from Day 1

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K employer matching

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cheney Brothers in Orlando is seeking a Meat Packing Associate to pack meat, seal, label and stack products per work orders while upholding GMP and quality standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 1+ year packing experience, and ability to lift up to 60-100 lbs. Work hours are Monday–Friday, starting at 8:00 AM with competitive pay and benefits from day one.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of experience in packing or related production roles.
• Comfortable working in a cold environment (approximately 40°F).
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with attention to detail.
• Ability to perform all tasks when and where assigned and as situations change.
• Ability to follow written, oral or diagram instructions and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Review work schedule and perform safety checks on equipment.
• Check packing list and obtain boxes, labels, tape from storage with pallet jack.
• Assemble boxes-cases, make labels and operate Cryovac sealer with wrap.
• Load finished cuts of meat into Cryovac sealer and place sealed meat on work-table.
• Pack meat into cases, label and seal cases with tape or strapping machine.
• Maintain packaging area and equipment, follow safety and quality standards.
• End of shift: secure equipment and complete required paperwork.

Skills

Team player

Positive attitude

Good work ethics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Company Description

Cheney Brothers recognizes the prosperity of our company is built on the efforts of our employees. We offer a high-impact, supportive culture enabling immensely talented people to be brilliant at what they do. Our Cheney Brothers family of over 3,000 dedicated associates have access to world-class leadership and learning experiences, comprehensive benefit packages and endless opportunities to grow their career. We know the best way to back our customers is to back our people. Join our innovative family of industry leaders who never stop investing in the future.

Job Description

Position Details

• Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday
• Start Time: From 8:00 AM until job is complete (until approx. 5:30pm)
• Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour and up based on experience
• Work Location: 3 875 Bengert St., Orlando, FL 32808
• Ideal candidate will be aTeam player with professional, positive attitude and good work ethics.

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

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 1+ year of experience in packing, production Line, manufacturing, prep cook or other related experience
• Comfortable working in a cold environment (approximately 40°F)
• Ability to perform repeated tasks with attention to detail
• Willing to perform all tasks when and where assigned and as changing situations arise
• Ability to understand to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
• Ability to perform basic math skills
• Ability to lift, stack, and/or pull product weighing 10-35 lbs. regularly and up to approximately 60-100 lbs. (location dependent)

Preferred qualifications

• Experience working in fast-paced environments
• Food production or processing facility experience preferred
• Familiarity with SQF/HACCP environments
• Spanish-speaking or bilingual (Spanish-English) skills preferred

EEO Statement

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.