Production Associate

Ameristar Meats, LLC; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term & long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Ameristar Meats, LLC is seeking a production associate to work in a fast-paced meat processing facility located in Spokane Valley.

The role involves preparing meat products for feed lines and subsequent processing stages, operating equipment to package products, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Must work continually in refrigerated environments (35–45°F).
• Overtime may be required; finish time is when work is completed.
• Prolonged periods in freezer (-10°F to 10°F) with provided apparel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meat products for feed lines and/or next processing stage.
• Utilize tools and materials to process and package meat within schedules.
• Follow Food Safety and GMP requirements.
• Perform visual inspections to meet specifications.
• Meet company and customer specifications; assist in cleanliness of the work area.

Skills

Food safety

GMP compliance

Quality inspection

Packaging

Equipment operation

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Join Our Community of Food People!

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 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 $23.00 and $25.20 hr.

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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