Meat Packer - 2nd Shift

Cheney Brothers, Inc.; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health Benefits

Stock Purchase Plan

401K Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Cheney Brothers, Inc. is seeking a meat-packing associate to portion and box meat, seal and label products, and maintain packaging areas to GMP standards. Responsibilities include assembling boxes and labels, loading Cryovac sealers, and stacking finished cases on pallets.

The role requires standing for long periods, ability to work in cold environments, and lifting up to 80 lbs. Schedule is Sunday–Thursday with overtime as needed; pay starts at $16.00/hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: 1+ year in food service or food production.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, up to 6 hours daily.
• Ability to work in cold environments such as refrigerated storage or meat facilities.
• Physicals: able to lift up to 80 lbs regularly.

Responsibilities

• Review work schedule and perform safety checks on equipment.
• Obtain supplies (boxes, labels, tape, bags, wrap) and prepare for operations.
• Assemble boxes, labels, and sealers; load meat into Cryovac sealer; pallet finished meat.
• Pack meat into cases, label and seal; stack on pallets.
• Maintain clean packaging area and adhere to safety/quality standards.

Skills

Standing Ability

Cold Environment Work

Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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

• 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