Production Associate

US Foods; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; 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 meat processing teammate to support production lines, prepare meat products, and package items to meet customer specifications.

The role requires work in a refrigerated environment with adherence to Food Safety and GMP guidelines. Overtime may be required; benefits include health insurance and other programs as part of the compensation package.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred with basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Experience in production, warehouse, food processing or related environments preferred.
• Overtime may be required as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process meat products in a fast-paced environment.
• Package meat products and ensure alignment with customer specifications.
• Follow Food Safety requirements and GMP.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work area.
• Perform visual inspections to meet quality standards.

Skills

Cold environment tolerance

Manual dexterity

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Join Our Community of Food People!

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 area

Qualifications

Must 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 Environment

Work continually in refrigerated environment 35F- 45Fdegrees. Must be able to work for periods of time in freezer 10F to - 10F degrees.

Physical Requirements

Must 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: Occasionally
• STAND: Continuously
• WALK: Occasionally
• DRIVE: Continuously

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT:

• 1-10lbs: Occasionally
• 10-20lbs: Frequently
• 25-50lbs: Frequently
• 50-100lbs: Frequently
• Over 100lbs: Never

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO CARRY:

• 1-10 lbs.: Occasionally
• 10-20 lbs.: Occasionally
• 25-50 lbs.: Occasionally
• 50-100 lbs.: Occasionally
• Over 100 lbs.: Never

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

• Push/pull: Frequently
• Step/Climb/balance: Frequently
• Stoop/squat: Frequently
• Kneel: Frequently
• Bend: Frequently
• Reach above shoulder: Occasionally
• Grasp objects: Continuously
• Manipulate objects: Frequently
• Reach/Turn: Frequently

Compensation 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.

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.

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