Production Associate

Smart Foodservice Stores; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; 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

Smart Foodservice Stores is seeking a Meat Processing Helper to prepare and pack meat products in a fast-paced, refrigerated setting. You will ensure compliance with USDA safety rules and customer specs while supporting lines and subsequent processing stages.

Responsibilities include adhering to GMP, inspecting products, maintaining cleanliness, and meeting product and customer standards. Overtime may be required depending on production needs.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work continually in a refrigerated environment (35°F–45°F).
• May work in freezer environment (-10°F to +10°F) with provided apparel.
• Overtime may be required with or without notice.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and pack meat products to feed lines or for next stage of processing.
• Use tools and processes to package meat within scheduled timelines.
• Follow Food Safety requirements and GMPs.
• Perform visual inspection to meet specifications.
• Meet company and customer specifications.
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness of the work area.

Skills

Food safety

GMP compliance

Sanitation

Packaging

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%

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 and Benefits

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 $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***