Production Associate

Flocchini Family Provisions; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processing company in Carson City, Nevada is seeking a Production Associate to prepare high-quality cuts of meats according to specifications. The role requires compliance with safety regulations and operation of machinery in a refrigerated environment. Responsibilities include weighing, packaging, and maintaining a safe workspace. The ideal candidate is a team player, effective communicator, and can lift heavy loads regularly. This position offers a dynamic work environment adhering to the highest food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely operate machinery such as conveyors and packaging equipment.
• Complies with food safety regulations including GMP and HACCP.
• Ability to work in a refrigerated environment and perform repetitive motion tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up and tearing down equipment.
• Weigh and package cut proteins or grinds.
• Maintain a safe and clean facility.

Skills

Teamwork

Effective Communication

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Ability to lift up to 75 pounds

Job description

"This position requires a pre-employment, post-accident, and reasonable-suspicion drug screen. Because this role requires [driving/operating machinery/safety-sensitive tasks], it is exempt from restrictions on testing for marijuana. Applicants must test negative for marijuana/THC to be considered for employment."

Summary

We provide chefs with expertly ground or cut and portion beef, pork, veal, lamb and other proteins on rigid meat-selection criteria, precise aging and expert trimming. The Production Associate will prepare high quality cuts of meats or grinds according to customer specifications using company standards and adhering to all safety requirements.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up equipment and tear down.
• Place products in packaging machine to be sealed correctly.
• Weigh and package cut proteins or grinds.
• Maintain safe, organized and clean facility by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations in accordance with company policy and as outlined by USDA and OSHA
• Actively participates in ensuring the safety and protection of our products against damage, deterioration and contamination.
• Complies with GMP’s, HACCP, SOP’s and Food Safety regulations and policies.
• Ability to effectively communicate with leaders and co-workers.
• Safely operate machinery such as conveyors, packaging equipment, labeling and taping machines
• Follow established equipment Lockout/Tagout procedures as required.
• Consistent attendance with on time arrival.
• Other duties as assigned.

Food & Physical Safety

• Perform duties to SQF (Safe Quality Food) level 2 standards and requirements.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), policies and procedures.
• Understand and complete your responsibilities under Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP)
• Wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by the position and/or task.
• Report any accidents, incidents, near misses immediately.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Work within established safe work practices, policies, and procedures.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Associate will spend up to 100% of their time in refrigerated/frozen environment 35°F- 45°F. Associate must have the ability to constantly work on concrete floors in a cold, moist, and refrigerated environment. Associate must have the ability to safely use sharp tools such as knives and meat saws and constantly perform repetitive motion tasks. Associate must have the ability to lift-up to 75 pounds frequently and frequently bend, kneel and lift. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit or stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally, the employee will be required to perform work in a refrigerated environment.

Teamwork & Communication

Listen well. Speaks effectively. Writes clearly. Participates in, accepts, and supports group decisions. Acknowledges the ideas and contribution of others. Works well with varying personalities and cultures. Contributes to a positive work environment.

Planning & Organizing

Self-starter. Structured and productive in work habits. Manages time well and meets deadlines. Works with a sense of urgency. Sees things through to completion. Demonstrates flexibility in responding to unexpected demands.

Problem-solving & Decision-making

Ability to break down a situation into smaller pieces to identify key issues. Makes good decisions independently. Balances short- and long-term considerations. Able to cope with setbacks and unexpected challenges with energy. Proposes ideas or actions that improve work effectiveness. Finds fresh solutions to issues.