Production Worker 1st Shift - Whole Bird Packing

Legacy Turkey; Melrose (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Health Savings Account with company-m/

401K with company match up to 4%

PTO accrual

Holiday pay

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Legacy Turkey is seeking Production Worker - Whole Bird Packing in Melrose, MN. This full-time role operates and maintains machinery, packages, labels, boxes, and prepares products for shipping, while upholding production standards and quality control.

Work involves 8:30 am–5:30 pm shifts, potential weekends, and lifting up to 35 lb. The team atmosphere emphasizes reliability and adherence to safety practices in a cold production setting.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older (all plant positions).
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
• Must be available to work Monday–Friday and weekends as needed; 8:30 am–5:30 pm.

Responsibilities

• Package, label, cut, unrack and box turkey products to meet production standards.
• Maintain a safe working environment by following all safety rules.
• Help ensure only safe, wholesome, quality products are produced by following good manufacturing practices.
• Perform position-specific duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Skills

Team player

Safety consciousness

Attention to detail

Job description

Legacy Turkey has full-time, benefits eligible, Production Worker - Whole Bird Packing roles available. These positions will operate and maintain machinery, package, label, box, cut product, and/or unrack product to ensure production standards are met, finalize products, and prepare these products for shipping. If you are a team player, interested in growing your career.

• Monday - Friday and weekends as needed; 8:30 - am - 5:30 pm
• Repetitive motion, bending, twisting, reaching and lift up to 35lb
• Pay Range: $20.53/HR

Located in Melrose, MN, Legacy Turkey employs many people in a variety of roles with varying levels of expertise. We hire individuals with a strong work ethic who align with our core values.

What you will do:

• Help us achieve our production goals through packaging, labeling, cutting, unracking and boxing turkey products.
• Maintain a safe working environment for all employees by following all safety rules.
• Help ensure only safe, wholesome, quality products are produced for our customers by following all good manufacturing practices.
• Perform position-specific duties as assigned by your supervisor as needed.

What to expect:

• Work 8- to 10-hour shifts on concrete floors.
• Work in temperatures ranging from 32 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Perform repetitive motions such as twisting, turning, bending and reaching.
• Lift items up to 35 pounds.
• Wear a hair net, hard hat, ear protection, safety glasses, boots and/or other personal protective equipment.
• Work with large groups of people as a team.

Benefits at Legacy Turkey:

We are proud to offer a generous benefit package in addition to competitive compensation. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance options, aHealth Savings Account with companymatch, 401K plan with company match up to 4% of your compensation, PTO accrual, holiday pay, company paid short and long term disability, and company paid life insurance.

• medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• aHealth Savings Account with companymatch
• 401K plan with company match up to 4% of your compensation
• PTO accrual
• holiday pay
• company paid short and long term disability
• company paid life insurance

Legacy Turkey provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

• Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
• Must be 18 years of age or older (all plant positions)