Production Associate - Stock Yards

US Foods; Spokane Valley (WA); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term and long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods in Spokane Valley, WA is seeking a Stock Yards Associate to prepare and pack meat products for production lines. You will follow USDA safety regulations, meet customer specifications, and work Monday–Friday on 6:30 am–3:00 pm in our Stock Yards Facility.

The role requires flexibility to OT as needed, ability to work in refrigerated environments, and basic reading/writing/math skills. Prior production/warehouse experience is preferred; training is provided.

Qualifications

• Education/Training: High School graduate or GED preferred with basic reading, writing and math skills.

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.

Skills

Production experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE 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. 1st shift Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:30 am - 3:00 pm Stock Yards Facility.

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- 45F degrees. Must be able to work for periods of time in freezer 10F to - 10F degrees.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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 $21.00 and $23.00 hr. As applicable, this role may also receive overtime compensation.

BENEFITS

• health insurance
• pre‑tax spending accounts
• retirement benefits
• paid time off
• short‑term and long‑term disability
• employee stock purchase plan
• life insurance

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

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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US Foods may collect personal information from you in connection with the application process. US Foods complies with the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020, and its policy may be found here. US Foods, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

US Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our US Foods Application Accommodation Line at 866-960-5886. You will be prompted to leave a message. Please state the specifics of the assistance needed and your contact information. A member of our HR department will return your call within two business days.