Utility Worker - Meat Unit

Kuna Meat Co Group; Dupo (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union Pension

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short and Long term disability

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee discount

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Kuna Meat Co Group is seeking a Utility Worker (Full-Time) at Kuna Foodservice in Dupo, IL. The role supports the Meat Unit with production and packaging tasks in a temperature-controlled setting.

The position offers hourly wages ranging from $21.00 to $23.00, with overtime as needed, and requires teamwork, attention to safety, and reliability in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced work environment.
• Follow GMP, SSOP and safety procedures.
• Great attention to detail and ability to read orders.
• Punctual, dependable, and reliable.
• Must be able to work with others and have computer knowledge.
• Flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Work with the team in production (excluding use of knives and saws).
• Able to use short-bladed knife for opening packaging.
• Using packing equipment with the team and understanding how to use correctly.
• Filling orders, boxing, bagging and running of packaging machines.
• Weighing and labeling product/boxes on scales.
• Could include grinding and running of cubing machines.
• All around general duties with the team.
• Any other tasks assigned per management.
• Inspection and packaging of portion cut steaks.
• Checking for good seals and no foreign materials in packaging.
• Counting and packing of vacuum sealed packages into boxes, then labeling them appropriately.
• Stacking boxes on pallets.
• Running portion cut boneless pork and beef through a cubing machine.
• Assist in the grind operation with packing, labeling and stacking boxes.
• General clean up of the work areas, including sweeping and picking up trash

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Safety procedures

Computer knowledge

Team player

Tools

Packing equipment

Cubing machine

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Utility Worker (Full-Time)

Job Location: Kuna Foodservice - Dupo, IL 62239

Salary Range: $21.00 - $23.00 Hourly

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Pay Range: Starting $21.00 - $23.00

Schedule: Monday – Thursday 8am – 4:30pm (overtime as needed)

Friday – 7am – 3:30pm (overtime as needed)

Subject to change

Department: Meat Unit

Reports To: Meat Company Director

Daily Job Description

• Work with the team in production (excluding use of knives and saws)
• Able to use short-bladed knife for opening packaging
• Using packing equipment with the team and understanding how to use correctly
• Filling orders, boxing, bagging and running of packaging machines
• Weighing and labeling product/boxes on scales
• Could include grinding and running of cubing machines
• All around general duties with the team
• Any other tasks assigned per management

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspection and packaging of portion cut steaks
• Checking for good seals and no foreign materials in packaging
• Counting and packing of vacuum sealed packages into boxes, then labeling them appropriately
• Stacking boxes on pallets
• Running portion cut boneless pork and beef through a cubing machine
• Assist in the grind operation with packing, labeling and stacking boxes
• General clean up of the work areas, including sweeping and picking up trash

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to work safely and follow all GMP, SSOP and safety procedures
• Must have a great attention to detail, be able to read and comprehend instructions on orders
• Punctual, dependable, and reliable
• Computer knowledge
• Flexible schedule
• Must be able to work well with others

Physical Demands

• Stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend, squat, kneel, and crouch
• Heavy lifting up to 80lbs
• Able to work in a temperature controlled environment which can range from 0 to 35 degrees

Benefits

• Union Pension
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short and Long term disability
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee discount
• Employee assistance program