Meat Processing General Production – 1st Shift (Hazleton)

Pennsylvania Ag Connection; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Cargill in Hazleton, PA is seeking General Production workers for its Food Enterprise. You will handle meat products, perform trimming and packaging, and assist with labeling to meet strict quality specifications. The role requires standing for long periods and adherence to safety guidelines.

Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, following SOPs, and working overtime as needed. This position offers comprehensive benefits and on-site team collaborations in a fast-paced production

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Previous experience in food manufacturing, production, or warehouse environments.
• Knife handling skills or experience working with cutting tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standardized processes.
• Work history in the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Handle, lift, and process meat products by trimming, cutting, or removing fat, defects, or contamination using knives or other tools.
• Support production by performing routine, repetitive tasks that keep operations running smoothly.
• Weigh, label, bag, pack, and box finished products to meet customer and quality specifications.
• Perform job duties in a fast-paced, cold, or warm production setting with required PPE while engaging in physical tasks such as standing for long periods, bending, and twisting.
• Work overtime, weekends, and holidays as requested.
• Follow all food safety, quality, and regulatory guidelines to maintain compliance and product integrity.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Knife handling

Attention to detail

Process adherence

Food manufacturing experience

Stand for long periods

Tools

Cutting tools

Job description

Cargill in Hazleton, PA is seeking General Production workers for its Food Enterprise. You will handle meat products, perform trimming and packaging, and assist with labeling to meet strict quality specifications. The role requires standing for long periods and adherence to safety guidelines.

Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, following SOPs, and working overtime as needed. This position offers comprehensive benefits and on-site team collaborations in a fast-paced production