Production Worker II

Pel-Freez, LLC.; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pel-Freez, LLC is seeking a Food Production Technician to ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and manufacturing procedures while producing food products. The role includes live animal handling, slaughtering, packing, BRC data collection, and sanitation, with timely escalation to management for manufacturing issues.

The position requires adherence to USDA/FSIS guidelines, strong data entry and paperwork skills, and the ability to operate various tools and equipment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety procedures and industry regulations (OSHA/FSIS).
• Bilingual ability is preferred.
• Experience with data entry and recordkeeping.
• Strong time management and communication skills.
• Ability to lead, solve problems, and maintain quality.
• Comfort with lifting and operating hand/power tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and sanitation in production areas.
• Perform slaughtering and packing procedures following SOPs.
• Handle data entry and transfer data to paperwork accurately.
• Support lead and back up lead duties as needed.
• Ensure quality checks and maintain production records.

Skills

Safety procedures

OSHA/FSIS knowledge

Bilingual

Data entry

Time management

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Heavy lifting

Tool operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB SUMMARY
The Food Production Technician will comply with Company policies, procedures, and safety standards during the manufacturing process to manufacture food products. The role will be responsible for live animal handling, slaughtering, packing, BRC collection, and sanitation. The Food Production Technician will also provide timely notice and seek the guidance of management to navigate through manufacturing issues.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for liv e room attendant and sanitation
• Slaughteringroomproceduresthatincludestunning,bloodcatching,skinning,transferring,operating a brain saw and chiller, gutting, pre-op, euthanizing, foot cutting, trimming, grading, racking, and heart and liver collection.
• Biological research collection (BRC )procedures that include stunning, drawing blood, harvesting raw materials, cervical dislocation, and inspection.
• Packing procedures that include operating a packing saw and cryovac, working the packing line, functioningasheadoftheline,bagging,casing,orderpacking,cooler/freezer,andcompletingfresh order paperwork.
• UnderstandandpromotethequalitysystemasapartoftheCompany'soverallgoaltowardcontinual improvement through strict adherence to all company policies and procedures, as well as actively supporting and upholding the principles and values of the company.
• ComplywithPel-Freez,UnitedStatesDepartmentofAgriculture(USDA),FoodSafetyandInspection Service (FSIS), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration policies and procedures, food safety standards, general safety, animal welfare, and good manufacturing practices.
• Exhibitexemplaryattendanceand
• Performotherdutiesas
• Accurate data entry into a computer and transferring data to paperwork
• Quality checks on production operations
• Compiling data from several sources into one database
• Creating spreadsheets in excel
• Communicating data to other departments
• Assisting lead in duties/taking on back up lead duties when lead is absent

Based on the essential duties listed above, this position is considered safety-sensitive and therefore all work must be performed following quality standards and established safety procedures.

EDUCATION & RELATED EXPERIENCE

• A high school diploma or equivalent GED is preferred
• Previous experience working in food production is preferred
• Back up lead/lead experience preferred
• Computer and paperwork entry
• Microsoft Office experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledgeandunderstandingofsafetyproceduresandindustryregulationsandguidelinesrequiredby the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA),and Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
• Bilingual
• Leading employees to accomplish specific tasks
• Communicating with various levels of management
• Excellentcommunicationandtimemanagement
• Stronganalytical,problem-solving,andorganizational
• Afocusedindividualcapableofrepeatedlyexertingphysicalstrengthtosafelyliftandtransportheavy
• Demonstrated ability to safely and efficiently operate various types of hand and power tools, machinery, knives and saws, and other equipment to complete work tasks.
• Excellentinterpersonalskillsandtheabilitytoworkeffectivelyaspartofa
• Abilitytofollowverbalinstructions,andlearncompetenciesrequiredofthepositioninareasonable amount of time.
• Theabilitytomaintaingreatattentiontodetailandmeetestablishedqualitystandardswhilemanaging tasks of completing priorities.
• Theabilitytoworkeffectivelyandefficientlyunderpressureandadjusttochanging
• Theabilitytouselogicandreasoningtoidentifythestrengthsandweaknessesofalternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Theabilitytounderstandandcomplywithallcompanypoliciesandprocedures,andallapplicablestate and federal laws.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES AND INTERACTIONS WITH OTHERS

• TheFoodProductionTechnicianhasnosupervisoryHowever,therolewillbeexpectedto frequently interact with co-workers, management, and the general public; back up lead duties