Prepared Plant General Labor

kochfoods; Morton (MS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch Foods is hiring dependable General Laborers for our poultry processing team. General Labor employees support daily production operations by performing a variety of tasks throughout the processing and production areas while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, sanitation, and food safety.

This is a fast-paced, physically demanding role in a refrigerated environment. We provide training for motivated individuals; must be 18+, willing to work two shifts, overtime, weekends, and

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old and eligible to work in the United States.
• Starting pay rate is $16.25 per hour.
• No previous poultry or manufacturing experience required; training provided.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, refrigerated environment.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of production and processing tasks as assigned.
• Operate basic production equipment after training.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary work area during the shift.
• Follow food safety, quality, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Communicate any production or safety concerns to supervisors.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Dependable

Hardworking

Willing to learn

Team player

Punctual

Job description

Schedule: Hiring for 1st and 2nd Shifts

• 1st shift is from approximately 6:30 am to 3:30 pm with a starting pay rate of $16.25/hour.
• 2nd shift is from approximately 3:30 pm to 1:30 am with a starting pay rate of $16.25/hour (plus an additional $2.00/hour shift premium if employee is not late, absent and is present for entire shift).
  • Must be willing to work the assigned shift and accommodate overtime, weekends, holidays, and schedule changes as business and production needs require.

We are seeking dependable and hardworking General Laborers to join our poultry processing team. General Labor employees support daily production operations by performing a variety of tasks throughout the processing and production areas while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, sanitation, and food safety.

This is a fast-paced, physically demanding position in a refrigerated food-processing environment. Previous poultry or manufacturing experience is helpful but not required. We are willing to train individuals who demonstrate a strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform a variety of production and processing tasks as assigned.
• Work efficiently and safely in a fast-paced production environment.
• Operate basic production equipment and tools after appropriate training.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area throughout the shift.
• Follow established food safety, quality, sanitation, and production procedures.
• Follow all company safety policies, including required PPE and safe work practices.
• Work cooperatively with team members and communicate production or safety concerns to supervisors.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

• Must be 18 years old and eligible to work in the United States.
• No previous poultry or manufacturing experience required.
• Previous experience in poultry processing, food manufacturing, warehouse, production, or general labor is a plus.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality are essential.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn new tasks and work in different areas of the plant.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining safety and quality standards.