PRODUCTION HOURLY

JBS USA; Swanton (VT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS USA is hiring Hourly Production Workers in Vermont. The role focuses on safe, efficient production of meat products on a fast-paced line, with training in food safety and GMP. Shift: 1st shift, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Monday through Thursday, with possible overtime on Fridays. Pay is up to $23.35 per hour, paid weekly, and candidates must be able to lift 50 pounds and work in cold environments. We value reliability, safety, and teamwork; EOE/Vets/Disability.

Qualifications

• Work in temperatures near or below freezing (coolers, loading docks)
• Lift, pull, or push 50 lbs.
• Work with sharp knives or cutting tools
• Willing to work overtime and Saturdays occasionally
• Able to work day shift
• Must maintain good attendance and safety records

Responsibilities

• Use knives, steel, and hook to perform tasks
• Keep knives sharp and request assistance if needed
• Operate heavy equipment
• Bag and box products
• Use proper personal protective equipment
• Work hands-on at high speed and lift 50+ pounds
• Maintain clean work areas and follow food safety protocols
• Inspect meat or meat products and packaging
• Stay aware of surroundings and report hazards
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Knife handling

Heavy equipment operation

Food safety training

Overtime availability

Shift work

Weekend work

Job description

Description

Pay Rate: Up to $23.35/ hour, paid weekly

Description

Pay Rate: Up to $23.35/ hour, paid weekly

Schedule: 1st Shift, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, possible OT on Friday

Our Company, Your Opportunity

JBS USA, is one of the world’s largest meat companies. This is an opportunity for people who want to think Big, dream Big and work to make Big ideas a reality. Our employees are the most important asset, we hire people who are qualified, have passion to succeed, are committed to work to the best of their ability and possess the desire to learn and grow.

Our Mission

To be THE BEST in all we do. We are completely focused on our business, ensuring the BEST products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers and profitability for our shareholders. All this, we do to provide an opportunity for a better future for all of our team members.

ScopeOfPosition

Hourly Production Workers are the backbone of our Company. They play a key role in ensuring that our products are consistently manufactured safely and the specifications of our customers. They are responsible for completing mandatory safety training applicable to their specific job assignments, completing all required Food Safety/GMP training courses and assisting with product reconditioning as needed or directed.

As an organization, we do our best to ensure that our Hourly Production workerscanmaster their assigned roles before moving on to other positions within the facility, but that is not always possible. Ideal candidates for these positions must be agile and willing to shift focus and energies as the business demand changes.

Responsibilities

• Use an assortment of knives, steel, and a hook to perform job tasks.
• Keep the knife sharp: develop good knife sharpening skills. Ask for assistance if needed.
• Operate heavy equipment.
• Bag and Box products.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills AndQualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Work regularly in temperatures near or below freezing (Coolers, Loading Dock Freezer)
• Work in damp or cold conditions (20-30 Degrees-Fabrication)
• 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
• Available to workday shift
• Willing and capable of working Saturdaysoccasionally

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,4days a week (Loading dock 7 days as needed per schedule.) (2 allowed breaks are scheduled based on theoperational requirements.)

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

JBS Prepared Foodsis an equal opportunity employer

EOE/Vets/Disability

Our foundation & our strength is in our values

DETERMINATION | SIMPLICITY | AVAILABILITY | HUMILITY |SINCERITY | DISCIPLINE | OWNERSHIP