Meat Packer, Custom Cut Department

Performance Food Group (New); Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; 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

Performance Food Group in New Jersey is seeking a Meat Packaging Operator to pack meat in boxes, seal, label, and stack finished product, ensuring GMP and quality standards while maintaining efficient flow.

The role involves reading work orders, preparing packaging materials, assembling boxes, operating Cryovac sealer, labeling, stacking on pallets, and performing general housekeeping. Shift is Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm with overtime as needed; benefits begin Day 1.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience.

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

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Company Description

Performance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers - providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Job Description

Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm overtime as needed

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

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Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience.

Preferred qualifications

Vocational / Trade School Diploma/ GED 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.