Production Associate - Stock Yards

usfoods; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax savings accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods is seeking dependable meat-processing staff in Hawthorne to prepare and pack meat products for production lines. You will adhere to USDA safety standards and customer specifications, supporting efficient, quality-driven operations.

The role operates Monday–Friday 7:00 am–3:30 pm with overtime possibilities, in a refrigerated environment. Experience in food processing is helpful; must meet safety and sanitation requirements.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED preferred with basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Production, warehouse, food processing, manufacturing or food service warehouse environments preferred.
• Able to work in refrigerated environments and for extended periods in freezer conditions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and pack meat products to feed lines and/or for the next stage of processing.
• Utilize tools, processes, and materials to process and package meat products within planned schedules.
• Follow Food Safety requirements and GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Perform visual inspections to meet specifications.
• Meet company standards and customer specifications.
• Assist in cleanliness of the general work area.

Skills

Receiving

Packaging

Sorting

Sanitation

Education

High School graduate or GED

Job description

Join Our Community of Food People!

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.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm (OT)

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

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 $19.00 - $21.23 hr.

As applicable, this role may also receive overtime compensation.

Benefits

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.

EOE Statement

EOE - Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status