PRODUCTION HOURLY

JBS Foods; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

JBS Foods is hiring for general laborers to join our production floor. This role includes handling knives, bundling and packaging meat products, and maintaining a clean, safe work area on a fast-paced line.

You must stand for long hours, lift up to 50 pounds, and work in cold, noisy, and sometimes wet conditions. Overtime and weekend shifts may be required to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• Able to perform physically demanding tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand for 8–10 hours per day, 6 days a week as needed.
• Comfort working in cold temperatures, damp conditions, and loud environments.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends when required.

Responsibilities

• Use knives, steel, and hooks to perform tasks on production line.
• Keep knives sharp and request assistance if needed.
• Operate heavy equipment as required by the job role.
• Bag and box product for packaging and shipment.
• Wear and utilize personal protective equipment correctly.
• Maintain high-speed production while ensuring safety and quality.
• Lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs regularly; exceed during peak periods.
• Follow food safety protocols and JBS specifications for product quality.
• May shave or wash meat prior to packing; inspect meat and packaging.
• Stay alert to hazards and report concerns to supervisors.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Job description

Description

JBS® Pork is a leader in premium pork products designed to provide customers with a superior eating experience each and every time. Our wide selection of brands including Swift® and Swift Premium®, are well-recognized for their value, freshness and consistency. From our premium fresh natural products to our innovative dry rubbed, ready-to-cook products, JBS Pork offers the solution for your quality pork needs.

JBS is hiring for quality, motivated, people to join the JBS team on our production floor as general laborers.

Applicants should be willing or capable of performing the following jobs in the plant:

• Work in an area where livestock is being killed


• Work regularly in temperatures are near or below freezing (Coolers, Loading Dock Freezer)


• Work in areas with unpleasant odors


• Work in damp or cold conditions (20-30 Degrees-Fabrication)


• Work in extreme heat (up to 104 degrees in the kill floor)


• Work in areas that require you to lift, pull, or push 50 lbs.


• Work with sharp knives or a cutting tool


• Willing and capable of working overtime when necessary (Heavy Season- August- February)


• Available to work Day and Nights


• Willing and capable of working Saturdays


• Willing and capable of working in or around bloody areas, in a fast pace work environment, performing repetitive hand motions and body movements. Physical demanding jobs may take 5 to 6 weeks for the body to fully adjust to the work conditions, work environment, and job descriptions.

LIFTING/ PUSHING/PULLING – 10 lbs. -50 lbs. production

NEUTRAL WRIST- Repetitive hand motions and grasping.

REACHING – Reaching for product on the conveyor belt with hooks, reaching for boxes, or bags

STANDING – Constant standing for 8 to 10 hours per day, 6 days a week (Loading dock 7 days as needed per schedule.) (2 allowed breaks are scheduled based on the union contract and operational requirements.)

Loading Dock

Heavy Work - Exerting 51 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 26 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 11 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work.

Expectations

• Report to work every day at your scheduled start time.


• Follow all company policies and procedures.


• Follow supervisors and managers instructions.


• Have the ability to work with others, and get along with others.


• Work to the best of your abilities and have the desire to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Use assortment of knives, steel, and a hook to perform job tasks.


• Keep knife sharp: develop good knife sharpening skills. Ask for assistance if needed.


• Operate heavy equipment.


• Bag and Box product.


• Must use proper personal protective equipment effectively.


• Expected to work hands on at high speed and times to lift over 50 pounds.


• Must keep work areas clean and follow proper food safety protocols.


• Must adhere to JBS specifications in product to ensure quality of meat.


• May have to shave or wash animal meat before packing.


• Inspect meat or meat products and/or packaging.


• Stay aware of your surroundings and notify a supervisor if you recognize a hazard.


• Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Production and maintenance settings


• Exposure to various chemicals, machinery, and knives


• Slippery floors, cold temperatures, and loud ambient noise


• Ability to work 50+ hours


• Good attendance and safety records

Relationships

• Internal: Employees on the production line and plant management


• External: USDA and Union

Comments: The schedule for this position is typically Mon - Fri. Weekend work required as scheduled. During Fall Season, Saturdays are typically scheduled.

EOE, including disability/vets

• health care


• life insurance


• 401 (K) plan

JBS is an equal opportunity employer.

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