Production General Labor

Greater Omaha Packing Co

Omaha (NE)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 44,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with advancement

Weekly pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Education reimbursement

Dependent scholarships

Childcare assistance

Career development

Job summary

Greater Omaha Packing Co is hiring for production general labor roles in our beef processing facility. You will work across Harvest, Fabrication, Ground Beef, Packaging, and other areas, rotating as needed in a fast-paced environment. Must be comfortable with knives and heavy equipment and able to stand for long shifts.

Starting pay ranges hourly with attendance incentive; top pay includes higher rates. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, education assistance, childcare

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Cut, trim, fabricate, process, or package beef products on a production line.
Operate knives, hooks, cutting tools, saws, and other powered equipment.
Lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs. (up to 100 lbs in some roles).
Bend, stoop, twist, reach, grasp, push, pull, walk, crouch, and perform repetitive motions.
Follow safety practices, sanitary procedures, humane handling requirements, and regulatory standards.
Rotate between jobs as needed and work all scheduled hours including weekends and overtime.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Safety compliance

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Tools

Knives

Hooks

Saws

Powered equipment

Job description

About Greater Omaha

Greater Omaha has been in the beef business since 1920. An uncompromising commitment to quality has been our hallmark since day one, constantly at the forefront of innovation in food safety and humane treatment of animals. Today, we ship beef to every U.S. state and over 70 countries around the globe.

Job Details

Description

About Greater Omaha

Why Join Greater Omaha?

Competitive starting pay with opportunities for advancement
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Education reimbursement for employees
Tuition and scholarship opportunities for dependents
Childcare assistance
Career growth within one of the nation's leading beef processors

Pay

Starting pay of $19.65 to $21.00 per hour; top pay up to $32.10 per hour. Pay includes a $1.00 perfect attendance incentive.

Position Summary

Production General Labor team members support daily operations in our beef processing facility. This role may include work in Harvest, Fabrication, Ground Beef, Packaging, or other production areas depending on business needs. Team members should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment and must be willing to rotate between jobs as needed.

Responsibilities may include cutting, trimming, fabricating, processing, packaging, moving product, and using tools or equipment such as knives, hooks, saws, or other powered equipment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Cut, trim, fabricate, process, or package beef products in a production line setting.
Use knives, hooks, cutting tools, saws, wizard knives, or other powered equipment.
Lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs.; some positions may require pushing, pulling, or lifting up to 100 lbs.
Bend, stoop, twist, reach, grasp, push, pull, walk, crouch, climb, and perform repetitive motions throughout the shift.
Work at a steady pace in a fast-paced production environment.
Follow all safety practices, sanitary procedures, humane handling requirements, and regulatory compliance standards.
Rotate between jobs as needed.
Work all scheduled hours, including weekdays, Saturdays, weekends, and overtime as required.

Skills And Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the United States.
Must be willing to work with sharp knives, cutting tools, hooks, saws, and/or powered equipment.
Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift on concrete floors or platforms.
Must be able to perform repetitive hand, wrist, and grasping motions.
Must be able to reach for product on conveyor belts, boxes, bags, or other materials.
Must be able to work in physically demanding conditions.
Must be willing to wear all required PPE, which may include a hard hat, hearing protection, eye protection, face mask, face shield, steel-toed rubber boots or closed-toe shoes, frock, gloves, mesh gloves or aprons, and other required safety equipment.

Preferred Skills And Qualifications

Knife skills are preferred, but not required unless assigned to a knife position.

Schedule

1st or 2nd Shift. Typically Monday through Friday. Fridays, Saturdays, and overtime may be vary based on production needs.

Work Environment

Work may take place in cold, damp, wet, or humid conditions, including areas near or below freezing.
Some areas may include unpleasant odors, livestock harvesting, or work in and around bloody areas.
Harvest areas may include extreme heat, up to 104 degrees.
Some work areas are loud, and hearing protection is required.
Team members may stand for extended periods on concrete floors, elevated platforms, or production platforms.
This role requires repetitive hand, wrist, and body movements throughout the shift.

What To Expect

This is a physically demanding position in a production environment. New employees may require several weeks to adjust to the pace, temperature conditions, physical requirements, and work environment.

Team Member Expectations