Production Team Member

Prestage Farms; Eagle Grove (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pork production is looking for dedicated individuals to join their production line team. This role involves performing essential tasks that ensure the quality and safety of pork products while adhering to strict safety protocols. Applicants will work in varying temperatures and must be comfortable handling raw meat. With no prior experience required, this is a great opportunity for those looking to start a career in food production. Join a team that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment where your contributions matter.

Qualifications

• No prior experience or training is required for this role.
• Ability to read safety rules and comprehend instructions is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform repetitive tasks on the pork production line using various tools.
• Ensure compliance with safety and food safety requirements.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents

Ability to perform basic arithmetic

Ability to communicate effectively

Education

No prior experience required

Tools

Knives

Saws

Whizard knives

Job description

Summary
Work on the pork production line performing repetitive tasks that might require the use of tools. Work in hot temperatures or cold temperature (41 degrees Fahrenheit) conditions while wearing proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and following all safety and food safety requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Work in a fast-paced area where the task may require repetition with the use of tools such as knives, saws, and whizard knives.
2. Work in areas where you may be required to operate equipment.
3. Work in areas where pork is harvested which may include bloody areas and handling raw meat.
4. Work in areas where pork is fabricated and must be able to handle raw meat.
5. Work in different work stations as production or supervisor needs require.
6. Maintain internal and external relationships.
7. Maintain KPI's (Key Performance Indicators) and score cards to drive continuous improvement.
8. Ensure USDA regulatory compliance, HACCP, SSOP, SOP, GMP, and SQF program quality and safety.
9. Advocate and maintain a strong commitment to safety in the operating process including but not limited to: PPE, preventing and reporting unsafe acts and conditions, Lockout-Tag out procedures, and Process Safety Management related matters.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience
No prior experience or training.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
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 with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
2. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to internal and external customers.
3. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
4. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but unin