Value Added Trainee

Creekstone-Farms-Premium-Beef; Arkansas City (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Creekstone Farms Premium Beef is seeking a Value Added Trainee to join our production team on the line. You will debone, trim and cut beef to customer specifications while modeling a continuous improvement mindset and promoting a Creekstone Proud culture.

The role is physically demanding and performed in a cold environment. Candidates must be able to stand for long periods, lift up to 100 lbs on occasion and safely handle sharp knives and power equipment.

Qualifications

• Stand entire shift on concrete or elevated surface.
• Lift/carry up to 100 lbs on occasion.
• Tolerate repetitive motions.
• Use proper equipment to trim, debone, skin meat products.
• Work with sharp knives and power equipment.
• Work in cold/damp indoor conditions.

Responsibilities

• Cut, trim, fabricate and package beef products on production line.
• Possess continuous improvement mindset and model Creekstone Proud culture.
• Assist in other areas as needed.
• Adhere to safety and quality standards.

Skills

Stand duration

Heavy lifting

Repetitive motion

Knife handling

Tools

Knives

Power tools

Saws

Job description

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Value Added Trainee

JOB SUMMARY:

Value Added Production worker will work directly on a production line to ensure a product is de-boned, trimmed or cut to customer specifications. They will be responsible for being an example to other team members using a continuous improvement mentality and will work to perpetuate a “Creekstone Proud” culture through attitude and actions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Position requires individual to cut, trim, fabricate and package beef products in a production line setting.
• Processing will involve use of a knife and hook to bone out or trim large pieces of product or may involve
• the use of powered equipment such as saws or wizard knives, and mechanical skinner.
• Work environment is cold and damp with temperatures of less than 45 degrees.
• It is a fast paced and physically demanding position
• Assist in other areas as needed
• All other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Stand entire shift on concrete and/or elevated platform
• Lifting, pulling, pushing, or carry at least 60 lbs for knife positions and 100 lbs for non-knife positions on occasion.
• Tolerate repetitive motion using your hands/wrist/arm/torso and legs.
• Will be required to use the proper equipment to trim, debone, skin meat product.
• Must be willing to work with sharp knives, some power equipment and / or saws.
• Ability to work in cold/damp indoor working conditions.
• Must be able to work at a steady pace.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Climbing occasionally
• Stooping occasionally
• Crouching occasionally
• Standing for 8 or more hours per day
• Walking frequently
• Pushing frequently
• Pulling frequently
• Grasping frequently
• Repetitive motions frequently
• Lifting: 0 – 100#

Creekstone Farms Premium Beef is an Equal Opportunity Employer