Production Associate - Stock Yards

US Foods; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Production Associate for the Stock Yards facility in Spokane Valley, WA. The role involves preparing and packaging meat products to meet production schedules while adhering to safety and GMP standards.

Work is in a refrigerated environment with a schedule Monday to Friday, 6:30 am - 3:00 pm. Pay starts at $23.00 per hour, with overtime possible and benefits offered. This position requires attention to detail and ability to operate in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED preferred with basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Related experience in production, warehouse, food processing, manufacturing, or food service warehouse environments preferred.
• Able to work overtime as needed.
• Must be able to work continually in refrigerated environments 35°F–45°F and freezer -10°F to +10°F with company provided apparel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and pack 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.
• Perform visual inspection of meat products to meet specifications.
• Meet company standards and customer specifications.
• Assist in cleanliness of general work area.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Production Associate - Stock Yards page is loaded## Production Associate - Stock Yardslocations: Spokane Valley WAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 4 Days Agojob requisition id: R282828Join Our Community of Food People!THE STOCK YARDS STORYWe'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: $23.00 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- 45FdegreesMust 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: ContinuouslyJOB REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT:1-10lbs: Occasionally10-20lbs: Frequently25-50lbs: Frequently50-100lbs: FrequentlyOver 100lbs: NeverJOB REQUIRES WORKER TO CARRY:1-10 lbs.: Occasionally10-20 lbs.: Occasionally25-50 lbs.: Occasionally50-100 lbs.: OccasionallyOver 100 lbs.: NeverJOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:Push/pull: FrequentlyStep/Climb/balance: FrequentlyStoop/squat: FrequentlyKneel: FrequentlyBend: FrequentlyReach above shoulder: OccasionallyGrasp objects: ContinuouslyManipulate objects: FrequentlyReach/Turn: FrequentlyCompensation 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 - $25.20As 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: .**\\*\\*\\*EOE - Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/****Age/Genetic Information****/Protected Veteran/Disability Status\\*\\*\\***