Production Associate - Stock Yards

US Foods; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; 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 in Spokane Valley is seeking team members for 1st shift to prepare and pack meat products according to production demands. You will follow established procedures, utilize specified tools, and ensure compliance with Food Safety and GMP standards.

The role requires working in refrigerated environments, potential overtime, and adherence to company specifications. High School diploma or GED is preferred, with basic reading, writing, and math skills.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work continually in a refrigerated environment 35°F-45°F and in freezer -10°F to +10°F.
• High School graduate or GED preferred with basic reading, writing and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and pack meat products to meet production demands.
• Utilize tools, processes, and materials to process and package meat products on schedule.
• Follow Food Safety requirements and GMP.

Skills

Refrigerated environment work

Education

High School diploma 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.

1st shift

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

Stock Yards Facility, Spokane Valley WA

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%

• SIT: Occasionally
• STAND: Continuously
• WALK: Occasionally
• DRIVE: Continuously

• 1-10lbs: Occasionally
• 10-20lbs: Frequently
• 25-50lbs: Frequently
• 50-100lbs: Frequently
• Over 100lbs: Never

• 1-10 lbs.: Occasionally
• 10-20 lbs.: Occasionally
• 25-50 lbs.: Occasionally
• 50-100 lbs.: Occasionally
• Over 100 lbs.: Never

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 $20.00 - $23.00.

As 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.

• EOE– Race/Color/Religion/Sex/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***