Production Associate

US Foods; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 26,174 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

US Foods in Lexington, NC seeks a Production Associate to prepare and pack meat products, adhering to USDA safety and sanitation standards and customer specs. You will work in a fast-paced line environment, operate packaging processes, perform visual inspections, and maintain cleanliness of the work area.

Must be able to work in refrigerated 35°F–45°F and freezer -10°F to +10°F environments. Experience in production or food-related warehousing is preferred; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is preferred.
• Ability to operate in a refrigerated environment (35°F–45°F).
• Experience in production, warehouse, or food processing environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and pack meat products to meet production demands.
• Follow Food Safety requirements and GMP expectations.
• Perform visual inspection of meat products to meet specifications.
• Assist in general cleanliness of work area.
• Work in a refrigerated and freezer environment as required.

Skills

Meat processing

Food safety

GMP compliance

Packaging

Quality inspection

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

## Production AssociateApplylocations: SY Lexington NCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R280917ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITEJoin Our Community of Food People!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: OccasionallySTAND: ContinuouslyWALK: OccasionallyDRIVE: Continuously JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT:1-10lbs: Occasionally10-20lbs: Frequently25-50lbs: Frequently50-100lbs: FrequentlyOver 100lbs: Never JOB 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. 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\*\*\***