Meat Packer, Custom Cut Department

Performance Foodservice; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; 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 Foodservice in Elizabeth, NJ is seeking a dependable Meat Packer to join our production team. You will pack meat in boxes, seal, label and stack finished product on pallets, following work orders and customer preferences to keep the line moving efficiently.

Responsibilities include verifying schedules, preparing supplies, and maintaining GMP and safety standards while keeping the packaging area clean; you will also complete paperwork at shift end and support a respectful,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience.

Responsibilities

• Review work schedule, safety check on equipment, obtain supplies, and prepare for operations.
• Check cutting list and obtain appropriate packaging materials from storage with pallet jack.
• Manually assemble boxes-cases, make labels and fill Cryovac sealer with 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 area and equipment, maintain safety and quality standards.
• At end of shift, secure all equipment and complete necessary paperwork.

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

Job description

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

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience.