Meat Packer - 2nd 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

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cheney Brothers, Inc. in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a meat packaging worker to pack meat into boxes, seal, label and stack finished product per work orders and customer preferences. Adheres to GMP and quality standards to maintain efficient production flow.

The role requires standing for extended periods, working in cold environments, and lifting up to 80 lbs. Schedule is Sunday–Thursday with overtime as needed; starting pay is $16.00/hour plus experience. Comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year experience in food service or food production.

Responsibilities

• Review work schedule and perform safety check on equipment.
• Obtain supplies and prepare for operations.
• Assemble boxes-cases, create labels, and prepare Cryovac sealer with wrap.
• Load finished meat into Cryovac sealer and handle pallets.
• Pack meat into cases, label and seal, stack on pallets.
• Perform housekeeping and maintain safety/quality standards.
• Complete all necessary paperwork at end of shift.

Skills

Stand for long periods

Cold environment work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Schedule: Sunday–Thursday, 2:30 PM–11:00 PM (Sundays 6:00 AM–2:30 PM), with overtime as needed based on business needs
• Pay: Starting at $16.00/hour+, based on experience
• Location: 240 SW 32nd St, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315

Job Description

Position Details

• Schedule: Sunday–Thursday, 2:30 PM–11:00 PM (Sundays 6:00 AM–2:30 PM), with overtime as needed based on business needs
• Pay: Starting at $16.00/hour+, based on experience
• 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 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

• 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

• Starting at $16.00/hour+, based on experience