General Utility

Position Summary

General Utility is the entry level production role. It is not bound by one specific role within the production area, but rather a description of a number of duties within this job classification. The role is a general labor role.

• All employees are required to contribute to production operations by complying with policies and procedures for meat processing;
  Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulations, etc.
• All employees are required to contribute to a safe and sanitary work environment by complying with established procedures and rules.
• Maintain all production areas in clean and sanitary conditions. Communicate any issues that are leading to unsanitary conditions in a timely manner to Supervisor and/or Foreman.
• Remove product and packing materials from the floor.
• Properly dispose of and track inedible product.
• Separate and remove trash and recycling from production areas.
• Stage production area with empty containers for the following shift.
• Assist with preparing/disassembling equipment for the operation, of meat-processing or for sanitation.
• Assist with the collection, opening, and reuse of rework ensuring proper identification of product and line to eliminate cross‑contamination and allergen concerns.
• Assist in relieving co‑workers for breaks, which may mean assisting in another position.
• Accurately complete any assigned paperwork.
• Assist in accurately training new employees.
• Prior to leaving at the end of production, check in with the area Foreman and/or Supervisor for additional shutdown activities that need to be performed.
• Visual inspection of cases to ensure cases are labeled and have a clear legible code date.
• Make required adjustments to machinery to facilitate smooth production including but not limited to changing tape, code dates, ink, paper, film, cardboard, or pallets.
• Operate a manual hand jack as needed.
• Communicate all equipment malfunctions in a timely manner.
• Prepare supplies and workstation for the next shift.
• Stage ingredients in 50lb containers to maintain product flow.
• Arrange meat as instructed and per specification.
• Comb, hang, transport, and stack product continuously.
• Inspect for quality specifications of product on a conveyor belt.
• Perform job duties accurately and efficiently at expected rates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent in training or experience.
• The ability to read, write and speak English.
• Must be dependable and detail‑oriented.
• Must be able to follow directions and work under minimal supervision.
• Communicate effectively and clearly in a timely manner.
• Must be willing to work weekends and overtime hours as the company necessitates.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment safely.

This job operates in a manufacturing environment. The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places. The employee is frequently exposed to colder (30 degrees) and/or warmer temperature areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually high.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear as defined below.

• Standard of 10 hour shifts and longer as the company requires.
• Standing and/or walking constantly throughout the shift.
• Lifting / carrying a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Use both hands as necessary.

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