Production Associate

US Foods; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; 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

US Foods in Spokane Valley, WA is hiring for a 1st shift Meat Processor. You will prepare and pack meat products to meet production demands, adhere to USDA guidelines, and operate under GMP and Food Safety standards. The role requires handling refrigerated and freezer environments and may include overtime.

The position offers pay starting at $24.00 per hour, with a base rate range of $24.00–$26.20 and potential overtime. Benefits may include health insurance and other programs.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work continually in a refrigerated environment 35°F-45°F.
• May require overtime with or without notice.
• Completion of basic reading, writing and math skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and pack meat products to meet production demands.
• Operate tools and materials to process and package meat according to schedules.
• Follow Food Safety requirements and GMP standards.
• Visually inspect meat products to meet specifications.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work area.

Skills

Meat processing

GMP compliance

Food safety

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE

THE STOCK YARDS STORY

We’ve been providing chefs with expertly cut and portioned beef and pork for over 120 years, based on rigid meat-selection criteria, precise beef aging and expert trimming. Whatever your need, from white-linen presentation to casual family dining, our procurement experts will find the best-quality options that work for your budget and pack-size needs, carefully selected from our extensive meat assortment.

Prepare and pack meat products to achieve production demands. Must adhere to USDA Safety and Sanitation Regulations and customer specifications.

1st shift

Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

Stock Yards Facility - Spokane Valley WA

Pay starting at: $24.00 hr

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

• 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 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 $24.00 - $26.20

As applicable, 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. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.

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