Skinner Operator

Central-Valley-Meat; Hanford (CA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Central Valley Meat is seeking a General Production Worker to support multiple stages of the meat production process, including trimming, weighing, labeling and packing finished products. The role requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 40 lbs, and strict adherence to safety and quality standards.

You will work in a fast-paced facility, collaborating with team members to maintain efficient operations and food safety programs while following PPE and sanitation procedures.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of machinery and production operations.
• Previous experience in meat processing and packing environment is a definite asset.
• Sustained physical effort required to move throughout work areas and stand for long periods.
• Ability to stand and perform repetitive physical tasks for extended periods.
• Critical thinking and quick decision making are valued.
• Reliable and dependable team member.

Responsibilities

• Work in various areas of the meat production workflow.
• Weighing, labeling, bagging, packing and boxing finished product.
• Trimming to remove fat, hide, defects or contamination from muscle and tissues.
• Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping to ensure food safety and quality.
• Support ongoing improvements of food safety programs.
• Follow safety procedures and use PPE in all areas of the facility.

Skills

Machinery knowledge

Meat processing experience

Physical endurance

Hand-eye coordination

Safety & quality focus

Reliability

Tools

Knife handling

Job description

OverviewThe position of General Production Worker is an important role in the daily operations of our facilities. There are a variety of roles and responsibilities within this title. The types of roles available are handling all aspects of the animal including but not limited to, processing meat, trimming, verifying quality and accuracy of products, packaging, weighing and boxing, all while making safety and food safety the number one priorities.ResponsibilitiesWork in various areas of the meat production workflow.Assist in ensuring fundamental food safety and quality practices are maintained to achieve food safety and quality objectives.Support ongoing improvements of food safety programs.Assist in maintaining a clean, safe and organized work environment.Use all safety personal protective equipment and follow all safety procedures and rules.Work Conditions & Physical EnvironmentPerforms repetitive tasks;Fast paced environment;This is a physically demanding position and will require continuous standing for extended periods of time, as well as lifting of 40 lbs.Knife work involves regular repetitive use of hands, wrists, arms, shoulders.Regular exposure to factors such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noise.Sensory Attention: Regular need to give close attention (audio & visual) to surroundings.Work in various areas of the meat production workflow.Ensuring fundamental food safety and quality practices are maintained to achieve food safety and quality objectives.Support ongoing improvements of food safety programs.Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment.Use all safety personal protective equipment assigned and follow all safety procedures and rules.While performing the duties of General Production Worker, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions with slippery surfaces at varied heights; moving mechanical parts; fast paced warm/cool environment. Positions require standing the entire shift, the use of stairs, and the use of PPE which is required in all areas of the facility.Work Conditions & Physical EnvironmentPerforms repetitive tasks;Fast paced environment;This is a physically demanding position and will require continuous standing for extended periods of time, as well as lifting of 40 lbs.Knife work involves regular repetitive use of hands, wrists, arms, shoulders.Regular exposure to factors such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noise.Sensory Attention: Regular need to give close attention (audio & visual) to surroundings.Trimming to remove fat, hide, defects or contamination from muscle and tissuesSupporting roles in the processing of beefGeneral use of a knife or other toolsWeighing, labeling, bagging, packing and boxing finished productEnsuring food safety and qualityCleanliness and housekeepingMaintaining a safe working environmentQualifications RequiredGeneral knowledge of machinery and production operations.Previous experience in meat processing and packing environment is a definite assetSustained physical effort required to move throughout work areas, climbing steps, ladders as required, and walking around equipment.Must be able to identify food safety violations or product quality issues.Ability to work under cold or hot conditionsCommitment to safety and food quality processesAbility to stand and perform repetitive physical tasks for extended periods of timeCritical thinking, have significant use of memory and continuous learningExcellent hand-eye coordination and decision making skillsReliable and dependableEOE StatementThe statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list what is required of personnel so classified. They do not imply or establish a contract for employment are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Employees in this position are expected to perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and physical requirements of this role with or without reasonable accommodation within the described work environment.Central Valley Meat is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.