Meat Packer - 1st Shift

Cheney Brothers, Inc.; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; 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. in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking a dependable meat processing associate. The role runs Monday through Friday with an early start at 5:45am and typically finishes around 3pm, at the Ft Lauderdale facility.

You will handle packaging, labeling, palletizing, and safety checks in a cold environment, with lifting up to 80 lbs. Compensation starts at $16 per hour, based on experience, plus benefits from day one and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience: 1+ year in the food service or food production environment.
• Physical: ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 80 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Review work schedule and perform safety checks on equipment.
• Assemble boxes and labels, prepare packaging materials.
• Load meat into Cryovac sealer and seal; stack finished cases on pallets.
• Pack meat, label, and seal cases with tape or strapping tool.
• Maintain clean packaging area and follow safety and quality standards.
• Secure equipment and complete paperwork at shift end.

Skills

Stand for long periods

Cold environments

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Start Time: From 5:45am until job is completed (until approx. 3pm)
• Pay Rate: $16 per hour +, based, on experience
• Work Location: 240 SW 32nd St, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33315

Job Description

Position Details

• Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday
• Start Time: From 5:45am until job is completed (until approx. 3pm)
• Pay Rate: $16 per hour +, based, on experience
• Work Location: 240 SW 32nd St, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33315

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 Purpose

Review work schedule, perform safety check on equipment, obtain supplies required to perform the work and prepare for operationsCheck 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

Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Experience: 1+ year experience in the food service industry or food production environment.

Skills: Ability to stand for extended periods, up to six hours per day

Ability and willingness to work in cold environments such as refrigerated storage or meat processing facilities

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform physically demanding work, including repeatedly lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 80 lbs throughout the shift on a regular basis.

Compensation

$16.00 per hour and up, based, on experience