Production Associate-3

US Foods, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods, Inc. is seeking team members to prepare and pack meat products in a fast-paced facility in a refrigerated environment. You will follow USDA safety and sanitation standards while meeting production demands and customer specifications.

Responsibilities include packaging, receiving, sorting, and sanitation tasks with flexibility for overtime. Experience in food production or warehouse settings is preferred. Safety and teamwork are essential in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work continually in a refrigerated environment 35°F-45°F.
• May require overtime with or without notice.
• Finish time is when work is completed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and pack meat products to meet production demands.
• Utilize tools and materials to package meat products within schedules.
• Follow Food Safety requirements and GMP.

Skills

Food safety

GMP compliance

Packaging & labeling

Product receiving

Sanitation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Join 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 35°F-45°F.

Must be able to work for periods of time in freezer -10°F to +10°F.

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
• 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

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

The expected base rate for this role is between $17.00-$17.50/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.

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