Production Associate

Performance Foodservice; West Salem (WI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Performance Foodservice is hiring a Production Associate (Meat Wrapper) in West Salem, WI. The role starts at $18 per hour and increases based on experience. Work Mon-Fri, 1st shift, from 8am until finish, in a facility at 1130 Industrial Ave.

You will wrap meat, label boxes, and ensure GMP and safety standards are met to keep production flowing. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent) and be able to lift 10–35 pounds continually and up to 60–90 pounds; be comfortable

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• Lift requirements: 10–35 pounds continuously and up to 60–90 pounds.
• Willing to work in cold temperatures.
• 0–6 months meat wrapper or warehouse/production experience.

Responsibilities

• Review work schedule and safety checks on equipment; prepare supplies and ensure paperwork at shift end.
• Assemble boxes, seal and label meat, and palletize finished products.
• Load meat into Cryovac sealer and manage packaging materials.
• Maintain GMP and quality standards and clean work area.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Meat wrapper experience

Warehouse/production experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

• Starting Rate: $18 per hour and up based on experience
• Phone: [phone]

Job Description

Position Details

• Production Associate (Meat Wrapper)
• Starting Rate: $18 per hour and up based on experience
• Schedule: Mon - Fri / 1st Shift / No Weekends.
• Start Time: 8am until finish
• Work Location: 1130 industrial Ave., West Salem, WI
• Phone: [phone]

We Deliver the Goods

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Summary

Production Associate (Meat Wrapper) - Pack meat in boxes, seal, label and stack finished product on pallets according to work order specifications and customer preferences, as well as assemble boxes, clean packaging area and equipment ensuring all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality standards are met and to maintain the efficient flow of product through the production process. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Position Responsibilities

• Review work schedule, perform safety check on equipment, obtain supplies required to perform the work and prepare for operations; At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Check cutting list and obtain appropriate packaging materials (boxes, labels, tape, bags, wrap) from storage with pallet jack.
• Manually assemble boxes-cases, make labels and fill Cryovac sealer with appropriate wrap as required.
• Load finished cuts of meat from tubs into Cryovac sealer, raise and lower doors as required and place sealed meat on work table.
• Manually pack meat into cases, label and seal cases with tape gun / or strapping machine and stack finished cases on pallets.
• Perform general housekeeping duties, clean packaging work area and equipment, maintain and abide safety and quality regulations and standards as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

Lift Requirements: 10-35 pounds continuous and generally up to 60-90 pounds

Temperatures: Willing to work with cold temperatures

0-6 months meat wrapper experience or warehouse/production experience

Compensation

$18 per hour and up based on experience