Production Associate

US Foods; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods in Birmingham, AL is seeking a production associate to prepare and pack meat products to meet daily production demands. You will work in refrigerated environments (35°F-45°F) and freezer areas (-10°F to 10°F) with company apparel, following USDA safety and GMP requirements and customer specifications.

Responsibilities include receiving and selecting products, packaging, sorting, re-boxing, marination, and sanitation while adhering to manufacturing requirements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred with basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Related Experience/Requirements: Production, warehouse, food processing, manufacturing, food production or food service warehouse environments preferred.
• Able to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Work in a fast-paced environment preparing meat products to feed lines and/or prepare for the next stage of processing.
• Follow all Food Safety requirements and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Perform visual inspection of meat products to meet certain specifications.
• Meet company standards and customer specifications.
• Assist in cleanliness of general work area.

Skills

Product receiving

Packaging

Sorting

Marination

Sanitation

Meat processing

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITEJoin Our Community of Food People!Prepare and pack meat products to achieve production demands. Must adhere to USDA Safety and Sanitation Regulations and customer specifications.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES• Work in a fast-paced environment preparing meat products to feed lines and/or prepare for the next stage of processing• Effectively utilize tools, processes, and materials to process and package meat products within planned schedules• Follow all Food Safety requirements and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)• Perform visual inspection of meat products to meet certain specifications• Meet company standards and customer specifications• Assist in cleanliness of general work areaQUALIFICATIONSMust be able to work continually in a refrigerated environment 35°F- 45°F. Must be able to work for periods of time in a freezer environment -10°F to +10°F with company provided apparel. May require overtime with or without notice. Finish time is when work is completed.Education/Training: High School graduate or GED preferred with basic reading, writing and math skills.Related Experience/Requirements: Production, warehouse, food processing, manufacturing, food production or food service warehouse environments preferred. Able to work overtime as needed. Complete miscellaneous and other duties as assigned.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Perform various roles including activities such as product receiving and selection, packaging, sorting, re-boxing, marination, further processing and facility sanitation while adhering to company manufacturing requirements and safety regulations.Work EnvironmentWork continually in refrigerated environment 35F- 45FdegreesMust be able to work for periods of time in freezer 10F to - 10F degreesPhysical RequirementsMust be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time:OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33% FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% Never: 0%JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:SIT: OccasionallySTAND: ContinuouslyWALK: OccasionallyDRIVE: ContinuouslyJOB REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT:1-10lbs: Occasionally10-20lbs: Frequently25-50lbs: Frequently50-100lbs: FrequentlyOver 100lbs: NeverJOB REQUIRES WORKER TO CARRY:1-10 lbs.: Occasionally10-20 lbs.: Occasionally25-50 lbs.: Occasionally50-100 lbs.: OccasionallyOver 100 lbs.: NeverJOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:Push/pull: FrequentlyStep/Climb/balance: FrequentlyStoop/squat: FrequentlyKneel: FrequentlyBend: FrequentlyReach above shoulder: OccasionallyGrasp objects: ContinuouslyManipulate objects: FrequentlyReach/Turn: FrequentlyCompensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $17.00-$17.50/hour. This role may also receive overtime compensation.Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***