Meat Processing General Labor – Day/Night Shifts

JBS Foods

Ottumwa (IA)

On-site

USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health care
Life insurance
401(k) plan

Job summary

JBS Foods is hiring for general laborers to join our production floor. Duties include processing meat, lifting heavy weights, and working under strict safety guidelines in a cold, fast-paced environment. Applicants should be prepared for overtime, weekend shifts, and exposure to knives and heavy equipment.

Candidates must be able to work on a team, follow complex procedures, and meet physical requirements. This role offers opportunities to grow within a large, diversified meat processing

Qualifications

  • Must be able to perform demanding physical tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Comfort working in cold temperatures and loud facilities.
  • Willingness to perform repetitive motions and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

  • Use knives, steel, and hooks to perform tasks on the production line.
  • Keep knives sharp and seek assistance when needed.
  • Operate heavy equipment and assist with bagging/boxing product.
  • Follow all safety protocols and wear PPE as required.
  • Work hands-on at high speed and lift 50+ pounds when needed.
  • Maintain clean work areas and ensure meat quality standards.

Skills

Physical stamina
Teamwork
Adaptability

Tools

Knives

Job description

JBS Foods is hiring for general laborers to join our production floor. Duties include processing meat, lifting heavy weights, and working under strict safety guidelines in a cold, fast-paced environment. Applicants should be prepared for overtime, weekend shifts, and exposure to knives and heavy equipment.

Candidates must be able to work on a team, follow complex procedures, and meet physical requirements. This role offers opportunities to grow within a large, diversified meat processing

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