General Production - Harvest

Overview

Production employees use hand tools, knives, and equipment to prepare meat in accordance with specifications and standards (safety, food safety, quantity) in preparation for further processing or packaging. The work is physically demanding, fast‑paced, repetitive, and performed in close proximity to others in a culturally diverse work environment. Start shift is between 4:55 am and 7 am based on position and production needs.

• Use hand tools, knives, or equipment to perform job tasks.
• Work in a variety of temperatures: warm, hot, humid, cold, wet or with slippery surfaces at varied heights in and around moving equipment and parts, using PPE.
• Work around animal blood, carcass parts, and unpleasant odors.
• Stand on hard surface or elevated platform the entire shift; use stairway, steps, ladders or platforms.
• Knife jobs require good knife‑sharpening skills to meet production standards.
• Comply with all food safety policies and regulations.
• Adhere to and promote a strong safety culture; follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
• Be respectful of and able to work in a culturally diverse population.
• NOTE:
  
  this description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• 6 months consecutive employment in the last year AND; 1 year experience working with a knife in a beef facility harvest department.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Willing and able to work extended hours Monday through Saturday and overtime when necessary.
• Must be able to successfully complete safety training: SQF, GMPs, HACCP, SOPs, Food defense.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Human Resources at the location(s) where you are applying. We participate in the E‑Verify program in certain locations as required by law.

• Competitive pay
• Excellent benefit plan:
  Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flex Spending Accounts, Voluntary Benefits, PTO, 401(k), Short Term Disability, Discount Meat Purchase Program and more!
• Training, growth and advancement opportunities that make this the best and last company you’ll work for.

• The Great Platte River Road Archway – a museum and monument commemorating the valley’s role in westward expansion. The campus surrounding the museum includes hiking/biking trails, artwork and sculptures, and picnic shelters.
• Windmill State Recreational Area which includes a swimming beach, 6 lakes for fishing, hiking trails, and more!
• Year‑round community events that the whole family will love.