Meat Processing Associate

DeKalb Health; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb Health in Washington, MO, is seeking a production teammate on the fast-paced RTE-Boxing line. This non-exempt, hourly role ($22.00–$23.00 per hour) requires standing and lifting up to 60 pounds.

You will follow recipes, ensure food safety and quality, log into Redzone for compliance trainings, and work with a cooperative team to meet production goals while maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Stand for entire shift.
• Lift up to 60 pounds.
• Work in cool, damp conditions and loud environments.
• Operate production machinery per procedures.
• Follow USDA, GMP, and company food safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ready-to-eat meats by denetting, unracking, and packaging.
• Follow recipes, formulas, and standard work instructions to ensure consistency.
• Maintain cleanliness and comply with safety protocols.
• Log into Redzone and complete compliance trainings by due dates.
• Collaborate with team to meet production goals and follow company policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Food safety

Quality awareness

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Job description

• Location 360 M E FRICK DRIVE,WASHINGTON, MO, 63090-1050,United States
• Base Pay $22.00 - $23.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Non-Exempt
• Required Degree NONE
• Manage Others No

Essential Functions

• Uphold Frick’s Quality Meats’ commitment to the highest standards of food safety, product quality, and sanitation.
• Follow established recipes, formulas, and standard work instructions to ensure consistency and compliance with specifications.
• Identify and report quality issues immediately to department supervisor ensuring only top quality products are produced.
• Maintain awareness of and compliance with all USDA and other regulatory requirements.

Safety and Compliance

• Consistently follow all safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Properly use and maintain required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Comply with OSHA and other workplace safety regulations.
• Operate machinery safely and correctly as instructed.

Production and Efficiency

• Maintain assigned positions on the production line and meet performance expectations in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform basic equipment operation as trained.
• Assist team in preparing product to specifications.
• Responsible for independently logging into Redzone & completing compliance trainings by due dates & using chat feature.
• Work collaboratively with team members to support production goals by following company policies and procedures.
• Maintain awareness of production schedule
• Practice cost awareness by using materials efficiently and minimizing waste.

Communication and Teamwork

• Communicate proactively with the Supervisor regarding issues that they might encounter
• Participate in training and continuing education opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills related to production and food safety.
• Participate in training and skill development opportunities.

Professionalism

• Maintain a positive attitude and uphold Frick’s core values of integrity, transparency, teamwork, service, and quality.
• Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency, attention to detail, and commitment to maintaining high morale.
• Take ownership for individual job duties and performance.

Food Safety and Quality

• Attention to Detail: Ability to follow instructions carefully and notice obvious issues in product or process.
• Quality Awareness: Ability to recognize product defects or deviations from specifications.
• Food Safety Knowledge: Understands and applies USDA, GMP, and company food safety requirements.
• Commitment to Excellence: Demonstrates pride in producing a consistently high-quality product.

Safety and Compliance

• Safety Awareness: Maintains a constant focus on personal and team safety; adheres to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
• Regulatory Compliance: Understands and complies with OSHA, USDA, and company regulations.
• Equipment Operation: Safely operates machinery according to standard procedures.
• Cleanliness and Organization: Keeps work areas clean and orderly to prevent accidents and contamination.

Production and Efficiency

• Work Ethic and Reliability: Dependable, punctual, and consistently performs duties with minimal supervision.
• Time Management: Ability to stay on task, follow pace requirements, and prepare for assigned work.
• Ability to learn tasks, tools, and terminology with coaching and repetition.
• Continuous Improvement: Looks for ways to improve processes, reduce waste, and enhance efficiency.
• Problem Solving: Ability to elevate issues promptly and support basic corrective actions.
• Ability to use required systems for training and basic task completion with accuracy.

Communication and Teamwork

• Team Collaboration: Ability to work cooperatively, support teammates, and contribute to a dependable work environment.
• Adaptability: Responds positively to changing priorities and production needs.
• Ability to demonstrate reliability and model expected behaviors in daily work.
• Ownership and Judgment: Ability to take responsibility for assigned work and follow through on expectations.
• Effective Communication: Ability to share concerns clearly, listen to direction, and ask questions when needed.

Requirements

• Stand: Must be able to remain in a stationary position for entire shift
• Walk: Needs to constantly move about inside the facilities to access machinery and move product through plant
• Exposure to work: Constantly works in cool, 45-degree, and damp conditions. Frequent visits to areas that are 28-degrees Fahrenheit and occasionally in areas that are 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Constant exposure to loud noises and bright lighting and occasional exposure to flashing lighting.
• Carry weight, lift: Frequently lifts production materials weighing up to 60 pounds overhead for various production needs
• Twisting, turning and bending: Frequently moves production materials weighing up to 60 pounds around production facility
• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel: Constantly operate machinery and other production equipment
• Climb or balance: Frequently ascends/descends stairs and ladders to operate production machinery
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Constantly positions self to maintain production requirements and equipment
• Talk/hear: Frequently communicates with co-workers and supervisor(s) regarding production requirements; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• See: Must be able to identify defects and inspect product for quality
• Smell: Able to distinguish sweet and bitter flavors when creating varieties of product for customers.

Summary

RTE-Boxing Associates are responsible for preparing a variety of ready-to-eat meats for production by performing tasks such as denetting, unracking, and packaging products in an efficient, accurate, and safe manner. This role plays a key part in ensuring products meet quality and production standards while supporting a clean, safe, and team-oriented work environment.