Production Associate

US Foods, Inc.; 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

Disability insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods, Inc. in Spokane Valley, WA is seeking a Production Associate for first shift. You will prepare and pack meat products to meet production demands and ensure compliance with USDA safety rules and GMP.

This role requires working in a refrigerated environment with potential overtime and exposes you to food processing facilities. The position offers full-time hours with a starting pay of $24.00 per hour and a path to growth within a large national food distributor.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED preferred with basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Able to work continually in a refrigerated environment 35°F-45°F.
• Able to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and pack meat products to feed lines and/or for next processing stage.
• Follow Food Safety requirements and GMP observed.
• Perform visual inspection to meet specifications.
• Assist in cleanliness and upkeep of the work area.
• Meet company standards and customer specifications.

Skills

Refrigerated environment work

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Production AssociateThis site uses cookies to provide a better browsing experience for candidates, improve system performance, and support data analytics. By using this website, you Accept or Decline to the use of cookies. Learn more by reviewing our **Privacy and Security Policy****.**# US Foods Careers## Production AssociateApply: Spokane Valley WA: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R283798ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITETHE 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**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.: Never JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO: Push/pull: FrequentlyStep/Climb/balance: FrequentlyStoop/squat: FrequentlyKneel: FrequentlyBend: FrequentlyReach above shoulder: OccasionallyGrasp objects: ContinuouslyManipulate objects: FrequentlyReach/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 - $26.20As 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. **\\*\\*\\*EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/****Age/Genetic Information****/Protected Veteran/Disability Status\\*\\*\\***