MFG Raw Protein Clerk

Northgate Market; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Northgate Gonzalez Market in Irvine, CA is seeking a Commissary Meat Clerk to support the Raw Production Management team and fulfill daily production orders. You will help implement the Food Safety program with QA, ensure proper temp control, and maintain product rotation and labeling standards.

The role requires a High School diploma, ability to operate pallet-wrapping machines, and a solid attendance record. Certifications in Food Handlers and Meat Department Safety are expected.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent education.
• Must be able to operate pallet-wrapping machines.
• Must have a solid attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all local, state, and federal health and civil code regulations; adhere to all state, country and local weights and measure laws.
• Wear required PPE and follow GMP regulations; comply with company policies.
• Responsible for personal safety and the safety of peers.
• Assist in meat production tasks: mix ingredients, cut, dice as needed.
• Move products safely within the facility and ensure timely picking/packing.

Skills

Forklift operation

Communication skills

Time management

Decision making

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma

Job description

About Us
Northgate Gonzalez Market has grown from one store in Anaheim in 1980 to over 40 locations across Southern California, and we’re looking for passionate, customer-focused team members to join our family. We offer flexible schedules, opportunities for growth, and an associate discount of up to 20% for you and your household—all in a positive and fun work environment where you’ll feel valued and appreciated. If you’re enthusiastic, team-oriented, and ready to build a career with us, we’d love to meet you. To learn more, please visit www.northgatemarkets.com.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Commissary Meat Clerk assists the Raw Production Management team in managing the day-to-day operation of the production needs. Under the direction of the Raw Production Management, fulfill the production orders for the day and conduct any tasks as assigned throughout the day. Assists production management team in the monitoring and executing all compliance documents as per Company’s standards in Personnel and Food Safety, sanitation, and productivity. Ensures picking orders are fulfilled in a timely manner and maintains fulfillment ratios at industry standards or above. Follow strict directive in the execution of his/her hourly schedule and do not deviate unless directed by management team. Works with QA in the implementation of the Food Safety program in the commissary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adhere to all local, state, and federal health and civil code regulations; adhere to all state, country and local weights and measure laws.
• Wear the required PPE, and follow GMP regulations, adhering to Company policies.
• Responsible for his/her own safety and well-being of all peer associates.
• Mix ingredients, cut, dice, products as needed in meat production area.
• Moves product from one location to another in a safe and efficient manner.
• Wear all equipment safety gear and safety belt as per company’s policies and procedures.
• Supplies raw materials from storage areas to all production departments and picks up finished goods from production areas and stores them in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs all picking, staging, and loading activities to ensure orders are shipped in a timely manner.
• Code date and rotate all prepared cuts or products placed in temporary storage areas to ensure proper product rotation, quality and freshness.
• Communicate temperature irregularities to department manager.
• Ensures that documentation for each load upon completion is completed, signed off, and provides final check lists to Manager or Leads for final issuing of bill of lading and final release of shipment.
• Ensures full compliance with facility and department safety rules, HACCP, SSOP’s & GMP’s according to Company’s Food Safety guidelines.
• Maintain good communications with superiors and coworkers throughout the organization.
• Use and maintain equipment in good working order; immediately advise manager or the key person in charge of any maintenance or equipment problems.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures and ensure that all department personnel follow as well.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs the transport handling of all shipments, loading and unloading.
• Ensures that all raw materials and finished goods are safely stored according to the Company’s Foods Safety standards.
• Reports immediately to the Supervisor any driving accidents and/or property and material damage.
• Relieves other forklift associates when taking breaks.
• Executes the proper and smooth functioning of all picking, storing, shipping, and receiving activities.
• Assists Warehouse Team in the management of the entire inventory in the warehouse.
• Follow all necessary documentation and legal procedures for dispatch and receiving goods.
• Ensure proper labeling, tagging, and packaging of goods and materials.Ensure that the work area is kept clean and in an orderly manner.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all local and state health and sanitation laws and regulations.
• Assist with the production of Chorizo
• Be familiar with department recipes and production procedures
• Ensure code dating and proper rotation of product
• Ensure the freshness of the product by ensuring proper refrigeration and temperatures in the department.
• Perform any other work-related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS:

Education/Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent education.
• Must be able to operate pallet-wrapping machines.
• Must have a solid attendance record.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations

• Food Handlers Certification
• Meat Department Safety Certification

Skills Required

• Must show a calm and professional demeanor while working on a forklift.
• Must possess strong interpersonal and motivational capabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Must have decision making abilities.
• Ability to effectively manage time and meet all necessary deadlines.
• Must understand all safety and legal procedures for handling and receiving goods.
• Be able to pass a standard drug test and qualify as being drug free under the legal and medical guidelines permitted by the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• (Occasionally 1-33%; Frequently 34-66%; Continuously 67-100%)
• Must be able to lift to 10 Lbs. (Continuously)
• Must be able to lift to 75 Lbs. (Frequently) and exert force up to 40 Lbs. (Occasionally)
• Stand (Frequently)
• Walking (Frequently)
• Sitting (Frequently)
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel (Continuously)
• Reach with hands and arms (Continuously)
• Climb or balance (Occasionally)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Occasionally)
• Talk or hear (Continuously)Taste or smell (Occasionally)
• Warehouse environment may be subject to extreme temperatures with exposure to hot and cold environment, noise, and some chemicals.
• Work near moving mechanical parts (continuously)
• Vibration (Frequently)
• Moderate noise (Continuously)

(The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE

The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The Employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business or the work environment change.

Hourly Range :

$20.25 to $22.81 USD

Equal Opportunity Employer
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