Production Worker (Cut Floor)

Performance Pet Products

Estherville (IA)

On-site

USD 23,000 - 33,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off (PTO)
Paid holidays
401K match
Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Redwood Farms Meat Processors in Estherville, IA, is seeking to grow our Cut Floor Team. You will cut, debone, trim, and prepare meat to meet product specifications, work with laser cutter and sorting equipment, and coordinate with USDA inspectors as needed.

We offer an hourly starting wage of $20.50, weekly pay, and benefits including health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, an impressive 401K match, and opportunities to increase your pay as you learn more skills.

Qualifications

  • Experience in manufacturing, preferably food/manufacturing context.
  • Ability to safely use a knife to cut meat; prior knife experience preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality products.
  • Ability to memorize product appearance and determine where cuts should be made.
  • Ability to count, perform basic math, and read a scale to understand weights.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and record information accurately.
  • Ability to read/understand signs and SOPs in English or Spanish; follow USDA policies.
  • Wear/operate PPE and work safely; pass Pallet Jack certification.
  • Basic computer skills for standard operations.
  • Comfort working in a facility that processes hogs and handling blood.
  • Willingness to work extra hours or in other areas as needed.
  • Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

  • Cut, debone, trim, and remove unwanted materials from product using knives and hooks; sharpen and sanitize knives.
  • Prepare and adjust product for laser cutter and sorting/processing equipment.
  • Meet daily production objectives and create products per specifications.
  • Coordinate with USDA Inspectors for product inspection and approval when needed.
  • Monitor production equipment and escalate issues to Plant Maintenance.
  • Inform leadership of any concerns or problems.
  • Follow all safety policies, procedures, and improvement initiatives.
  • Comply with environmental and food-safety regulatory requirements.
  • Perform general housekeeping to maintain a clean, safe workplace.
  • Maintain regular on-site attendance.

Skills

Knife safety
Attention to detail
Meat cutting
Reading weights
Basic math
Communication
USDA compliance
PPE safety
Pallet jack
Basic computing
Teamwork

Tools

Pallet jack

Job description

*Spanish Translation Available Below / Traducción al Español Disponible Más Abajo*

NOW OFFERING A $1,500 SIGN-ON BONUS (Paid in Increments Throughout First Year of Employment)

Farmers Union Industries, LLC, also known as FUI, is a leading agricultural-based manufacturing company headquartered in Redwood Falls, MN. Our current operations include Central Bi-Products, Northland Choice, Midwest Grease, Artex Manufacturing, Redwood Farms Meat Processors, and Performance Pet Products. Please visit our website at fuillc.com to learn more!

Redwood Farms Meat Processors, located in Estherville, IA, processes hogs of varying sizes allowing us to offer a variety of cuts and cut sizes. Learn more about what we do at fuillc.com/redwood-farms/.

We are seeking to grow our Cut Floor Team! We offer an hourly starting wage of $20.50/Hr. a weekly paycheck, and opportunities to increase your pay as you learn more skills! Our complete benefits package includes health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, an impressive 401K match, and much more!

Schedule

1st Shift: 7:00am-5:00pm
Actual working hours will vary on hog availability and department efficiencies

Areas of Accountability

All areas of accountability to be delivered with GRIT - our values of Generosity, Relationships, Integrity, and Teamwork

Specialize in cutting/trimming meat or; cross-train and perform duties of either department, as requested

Essential Duties And Responsibilities
  • Cut, debone, trim, and remove undesirable materials from product using knives and hooks; sharpen, maintain, and sanitize knives, as required
  • Prepare and adjust product to flow correctly into the laser cutter and/or other sorting and processing equipment
  • Understand daily production objectives and create products to specifications and customer needs
  • Communicate with USDA Inspectors regarding product inspection and approval, as needed
  • Observe production equipment and escalate any concerns or malfunctions to Plant Maintenance
  • Keep leadership aware of any concerns or issues that arise
  • Follow all company safety policies, practices, procedures, and improvement initiatives
  • Comply with all regulatory compliance requirements including environmental and food safety
  • Perform general housekeeping to maintain a clean and safe work environment
  • Maintain regular and predictable on-site attendance

Situations may arise that require employees to temporarily or permanently assume responsibility for tasks not specifically outlined in this job description. Employees may be requested to work additional hours and/or accommodate a heavier than normal workload.

Qualifications
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred; food manufacturing/hog processing experience, a plus
  • Ability to safely use a knife to cut meat; prior knife experience, preferred
  • Strong attention to detail and desire for high-quality products
  • Ability to memorize desired product appearance and visually determine where cuts should be made to meet product standards
  • Ability to accurately count, complete basic math operations, and read a scale to understand weights
  • Ability to communicate and accurately and legibly record information
  • Read and comprehend signs, labels, warnings, and company SOPs in English or Spanish
  • Ability to follow all USDA policies, procedures, and regulations
  • Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and work safely
  • Ability to pass in-house Pallet Jack Certification and operate equipment safely
  • Understanding and operate basic computer technology
  • Ability to work in a facility that processes hogs; be comfortable working with and/or around blood
  • Willingness to work additional hours or perform work in other areas of the facility, as requested
  • Must be 18 years of age or older for insurance purposes
Physical Requirements
  • Consistently and repetitively perform hand and/or wrist movements
  • Consistently lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds; frequently lift heavy objects up to 100 pounds while in Packaging
  • Consistently pull and/or pull up to 50 pounds
  • Consistently bend at the knees and/or waist in potentially awkward positions
  • Consistently turn and/or twist
  • Frequently climb ladders or steps up to 10 feet; frequently perform duties on an elevated surface
  • Stand up to 100% of the workday
  • Ability to work in an environment with extreme cold, wet/slippery conditions, and/or loud noise levels
AHORA OFRECEMOS UN BONO DE BIENVENIDA DE $1,500 (Pagado en cuotas durante el primer año de empleo)

Farmers Union Industries, LLC, también conocida como FUI, es una empresa líder en manufactura agrícola con sede en Redwood Falls, Minnesota. Nuestras operaciones actuales incluyen Central Bi-Products, Northland Choice, Midwest Grease, Artex Manufacturing, Redwood Farms Meat Processors y Performance Pet Products. ¡Visite nuestro sitio web fuillc.com para obtener más información!

Redwood Farms Meat Processors, ubicada en Estherville, Iowa, procesa cerdos de diferentes tamaños, lo que nos permite ofrecer una variedad de cortes y tamaños. Conozca más sobre lo que hacemos en fuillc.com/redwood-farms/.

¡Estamos buscando ampliar nuestro Equipo de Corte! Ofrecemos un salario inicial de $20.50 por hora, un sueldo semanal y oportunidades para aumentar su salario a medida que adquiere más habilidades. Nuestro paquete completo de beneficios incluye seguro médico, dental, de la vista, tiempo libre remunerado (PTO), días festivos pagados, una importante contribución al 401K y mucho más.

Cronograma

1er Turno: 7:00am-5:00pm
El horario de trabajo real variará según la disponibilidad de cerdos y la eficiencia del departamento

Áreas de Responsabilidad

Todas las áreas de responsabilidad se deben cumplir con GRIT: nuestros valores de Generosidad, Relaciones, Integridad y Trabajo en Equipo.

Especializarse en el corte/recorte de carne; capacitarse en diversas áreas y realizar las tareas de cualquiera de los departamentos, según se solicite.

Deberes y Responsabilidades Esenciales
  • Cortar, deshuesar, recortar y eliminar materiales indeseables del producto con cuchillos y ganchos; afilar, mantener y desinfectar los cuchillos, según sea necesario
  • Preparar y ajustar el producto para que fluya correctamente hacia la cortadora láser u otros equipos de clasificación y procesamiento
  • Comprender los objetivos diarios de producción para crear productos según las especificaciones y las necesidades del cliente
  • Comunicarse con los inspectores del USDA en relación con la inspección y aprobación de productos, según sea necesario
  • Observar los equipos de producción y escalar cualquier inquietud o mal funcionamiento al departamento de Mantenimiento de Planta
  • Mantener al equipo directivo informado sobre cualquier inquietud o problema que surja
  • Seguir todas las políticas, prácticas, procedimientos e iniciativas de mejora de seguridad de la empresa
  • Cumplir con todos los requisitos de cumplimiento normativo, incluyendo los de seguridad ambiental y alimentaria
  • Realizar tareas de limpieza general para mantener un entorno de trabajo limpio y seguro
  • Mantener una asistencia regular y predecible en el lugar de trabajo

Pueden surgir situaciones que requieran que los empleados asuman temporal o permanentemente la responsabilidad de tareas no descritas específicamente en esta descripción del puesto. Se les puede solicitar a los empleados que trabajen horas adicionales o que se adapten a una carga de trabajo más pesada de lo normal.

Calificaciones
  • Experiencia en un entorno de fabricación, preferible; experiencia en fabricación de alimentos/procesamiento de cerdos, una ventaja
  • Habilidad para usar un cuchillo para cortar carne con seguridad; se prefiere experiencia previa con cuchillos
  • Gran atención al detalle y deseo de productos de alta calidad
  • Capacidad para memorizar la apariencia deseada del producto y determinar visualmente dónde se deben realizar los cortes para cumplir con los estándares del producto
  • Capacidad para contar con precisión, realizar operaciones matemáticas básicas y leer una báscula para comprender los pesos
  • Capacidad para comunicarse y registrar información de forma precisa y legible
  • Leer y comprender letreros, etiquetas, advertencias y procedimientos operativos estándar (POE) de la empresa en inglés o español
  • Capacidad para cumplir con todas las políticas, procedimientos y regulaciones del USDA
  • Usar todo el equipo de protección personal (EPP) requerido y trabajar de forma segura
  • Capacidad para aprobar la certificación interna de transpaletas y operar el equipo de forma segura
  • Comprender y operar tecnología informática básica
  • Capacidad para trabajar en una instalación que procesa cerdos; sentirse cómodo trabajando con sangre o cerca de ella
  • Disposición a trabajar horas adicionales o realizar trabajos en otras áreas de la instalación, según se solicite
  • Debe ser mayor de 18 años para fines del seguro
Requisitos Físicos
  • Realizar movimientos de mano y/o muñeca de forma constante y repetitiva
  • Levantar objetos pesados de hasta 50 libras de forma constante; levantar frecuentemente objetos pesados de hasta 100 libras mientras está en el empaque
  • Jalar y/o arrastrar objetos de hasta 50 libras de forma constante
  • Doblar las rodillas y/o la cintura de forma constante en posiciones potencialmente incómodas
  • Girar y/o torcer de forma constante
  • Subir escaleras o escalones de hasta 10 pies metros de altura con frecuencia; realizar tareas con frecuencia en una superficie elevada
  • Permanecer de pie el 100% de la jornada laboral
  • Capacidad para trabajar en un entorno con frio extremo, condiciono con calor extremo, condiciones húmedas/resbaladizas y/o niveles de ruido altos
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