Meat Preparation 1st Shift

Performance Food Group (New); 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 is seeking a meat processing teammate for a first shift in Fort Lauderdale, FL. You will process and pack meat products to order, using hand tools and machines, starting at 5:45am and finishing around 3pm, with pay from $16 per hour depending on experience.

You must have a high school diploma or GED and 1+ year of experience in a food service or production setting. Work in refrigerated environments (~40F) and lift up to 80 lbs daily.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 1+ year experience in food service or food production environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods (up to 6 hours).
• Ability to work in refrigerated environments (~40F).
• Physical ability to lift up to 80 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Process and pack meat products to order specifications using hand tools and machines.
• Inspect and prep meats (beef, pork, lamb) to specified standards.
• Maintain and operate cutting/processing equipment safely.
• Receive and inspect meat and maintain stock levels on the production line.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, GMPs, USDA, SQF and sanitation requirements.

Skills

Stand for long periods

Cold environments

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Company Description

Cheney Brothers recognizes the prosperity of our company is built on the efforts of our employees. We offer a high-impact, supportive culture enabling immensely talented people to be brilliant at what they do. Our Cheney Brothers family of over 3,000 dedicated associates have access to world-class leadership and learning experiences, comprehensive benefit packages and endless opportunities to grow their career. We know the best way to back our customers is to back our people. Join our innovative family of industry leaders who never stop investing in the future.

Job Description

Position Details

• Work Schedule (1st Shift): Monday thru Friday
• Start Time: From 5:45am until job is completed (until approx. 3pm)
• Pay Rate: From $16 per hour and up 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

Processes and packs meat products using hand tools and machines to meet order specifications. Follows safety and sanitation rules while keeping the work area clean and organized.

Major Functional Responsibilities

• Process & pack meat products to order schedule specifications either by hand or by various machines including but not limited to slicer, marinage tumbler, tenderizer, mixer, etc.
• Inspect, weigh & prep meats (beef, pork and/or lamb) to various specifications
• Sharpen and adjust cutting/processing equipment. Start-up and shut down equipment.
• Receive and inspect meat. Maintain proper stock levels on production line.
• Identify various product forms by sight and pack each product according to specifications (type of product, boxes, labels, etc.)
• Adhere to all company SOPs, GMPs, USDA, SQF procedures, etc. and work consistently with all food safety, quality and sanitation requirements
• Able to work in refrigerated environments, approx.. 40F
• Perform all other duties as assigned that are necessary, required or directed by management.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized work area throughout the facility and common areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

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.

Preferred qualifications

• Bilingual Spanish preferred.
• Food handling or food processing experience.
• Knowledge in meat handling advantageous.

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.