Trim Line - Production Worker

Paycom; Aberdeen Township (SD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

DemKota Ranch Beef in Aberdeen, SD is seeking an entry-level Trim Line Production Worker to join our beef processing team. You will trim, prepare, and process beef products on the production line following our quality and safety standards.

The role requires learning knife-handling techniques, maintaining speed and accuracy, and working with a team in a cold, noisy facility while wearing PPE. Weekend shifts and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in meat processing or production preferred but not required.
• Ability to learn trimming and knife-handling techniques.
• Safe, detail-oriented work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Team player with reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Flexibility to work scheduled shifts, overtime, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Trim excess fat, tissue, and other material from beef products according to product specifications.
• Use knives and other production tools safely and efficiently.
• Inspect products for quality and ensure they meet company and customer specifications.
• Maintain required production speed while performing accurate and consistent work.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and quality-control procedures.
• Follow all company safety policies and properly use required PPE.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Identify and report product quality, equipment, or safety concerns to a supervisor.
• Work cooperatively with team members to meet daily production goals.
• Follow supervisor and Team Lead instructions and perform other production duties as assigned.

Skills

Meat processing

Knife handling

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Attendance reliability

Shift flexibility

Job description

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: DemKota Ranch Beef - Aberdeen, SD, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Position Summary: The Trim Line Production Worker performs various tasks on the production line to trim, prepare, and process beef products according to company specifications, quality standards, and food safety requirements. This position works in a fast-paced production environment and requires the safe and efficient use of knives and other processing equipment

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Trim excess fat, tissue, and other material from beef products according to product specifications.
• Use knives and other production tools safely and efficiently.
• Inspect products for quality and ensure they meet company and customer specifications.
• Maintain required production speed while performing accurate and consistent work.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and quality-control procedures.
• Follow all company safety policies and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Identify and report product quality, equipment, or safety concerns to a supervisor.
• Work cooperatively with team members to meet daily production goals.
• Follow supervisor and Team Lead instructions and perform other production duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Previous meat processing, production, manufacturing, or knife experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to learn proper trimming and knife-handling techniques.
• Ability to work safely and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality are required.
• Ability to work scheduled shifts, overtime, and weekends as required by production needs.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• This position is performed in a beef processing facility. Employees may regularly be exposed to cold temperatures, wet or slippery surfaces, loud noise, moving equipment, and raw meat products. Appropriate PPE must be worn as required.
• Stand and work for extended periods during the scheduled shift.
• Perform repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements.
• Frequently reach, grasp, grip, and handle meat products and tools.
• Bend, twist, push, and pull as required to perform production duties.