Meat Preparation 1st Shift

Core-Mark; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheney Brothers in Ft Lauderdale, FL is hiring for a Meat Processing/Packaging Associate on 1st shift. Work hours are Monday–Friday, starting at 5:45am and ending around 3pm.

Pay starts at $16 per hour and increases with experience, with a focus on accuracy and safety in a refrigerated environment. Responsibilities include processing and packing meat products to order, inspecting and weighing meat, sharpening equipment, and maintaining a clean, organized production area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year experience in food service or food production preferred.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, up to six hours per day.
• Ability to work in refrigerated environments.

Responsibilities

• Process & pack meat products to order specifications, using hand tools and machines.
• Inspect, weigh & prep meats (beef, pork and/or lamb) to specifications.
• Sharpen and adjust cutting/processing equipment; start-up and shut down machinery.
• Receive and inspect meat; maintain stock levels on production line.
• Identify product forms and pack according to type, boxes, and labels.
• Adhere to SOPs, GMPs, USDA, SQF procedures and sanitation requirements.

Skills

Standing long hours

Cold environment work

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.