Production Associate

US Foods, Inc.; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability coverage

Stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods, Inc. in Lexington, NC, is seeking a Production Associate to prepare and pack meat products in a refrigerated facility.

You will work in fast-paced lines, follow safety regulations, inspect products, and assist with sanitation and packaging. The role is full-time with overtime potential and hourly pay ranging from $19 to $20.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in refrigerated environment (35°F–45°F).
• Experience in production, warehouse, or food processing preferred.
• Overtime may be required with or without notice.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and pack meat products to meet production demands.
• Follow Food Safety requirements and GMP.
• Perform visual inspection to ensure product quality.
• Assist in cleanliness and sanitation of work area.

Skills

Meat processing

Packaging

GMP compliance

Food safety

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Production Associate page is loaded## Production Associatelocations: SY Lexington NCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R283833Prepare 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- 45FdegreesMust 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: 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 $19.00-$20.00/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. 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\\*\\*\\***