Production Associate

US Foods, Inc.; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance (short-term &

Disability insurance (long-term)

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods, Inc. is seeking a production worker to prepare and pack meat products in a refrigerated environment. You will contribute to feeding lines, ensure packaging meets specifications, and uphold strict food safety and GMP standards.

Responsibilities include visual inspections, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to customer requirements while working overtime as needed. Prior experience in meat processing or food production is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work continually in refrigerated environment 35°F-45°F.
• Overtime may be required with or without notice.
• High school graduate or GED preferred with basic reading, writing and math skills.

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.

Skills

Meat processing

Packaging

Quality inspection

Sanitation

Education

High school diploma 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%
• 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 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, and life insurance.

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