Production Associate

Smart Foodservice Stores; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Employee stock plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Smart Foodservice Stores in Greensburg, PA is seeking a meat production associate to prepare and pack meat products in a fast-paced facility. You will ensure packaging aligns with customer specifications and production schedules while following USDA safety and sanitation rules.

The role requires working in refrigerated environments, ability to lift as needed, and adherence to GMP. Training in food safety and strong teamwork are valued as you contribute to efficient operations.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED preferred with basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Experience in production, warehouse, food processing, manufacturing, or food service warehouse environments preferred.
• Able to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meat products to feed lines or for the next stage of processing.
• Utilize tools and processes to package meat within schedules.
• Follow USDA Food Safety and GMP requirements.
• Perform visual inspection to meet specifications.
• Meet company standards and customer specifications.
• Assist in cleanliness of the work area.

Education

High School graduate or GED

Job description

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 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

Compensation

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 $18.75-$19.00/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
• life insurance

EOE

Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status