Production Team Member; Seasonal Long-Term Temporary

Country Meats is a growing snack food company in Ocala. We manufacture a ready-to-eat sausage that is sold to fundraising groups all across the USA. We pride ourselves on our stellar customer service team. We want our customers to have a personal, positive, and professional experience!

We are seeking long-term temporary team members to join and assist with Production from July through the end of November.

The role of the Production Team Member is to perform necessary functions in order to efficiently, safely, and correctly prepare and process raw material to prepare it for cooking.

• Responsible for a variety of tasks including de-linking raw meat, bulk meat handling, preparing meat for cooking stages
• Maintain the production area, preparing products and following procedures within department
• Follow proper food handling, safety and sanitation standards
• Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing your station and the machinery, along with preparing items for the next work day
• Loading fermentation rooms and smokehouses
• Will assist vendors with loading and unloading trucks as needed

• Prior experience in a production or warehouse environment
• Mechanical knowledge for operating tools and equipment
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Able to stop, stand, kneel, walk for the duration of the shift
• Ability to lift 50 lbs using proper lifting techniques learned in safety training
• Self-motivated and ability to ensure work is completed in a timely manner
• Punctual and dependable
• Good problem-solving skills and result-oriented. Ability to lead by example using Personal Protective Equipment, abide by the assigned work schedule, etc.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures, and around machinery, and chemicals. Ability to work in a team environment, assisting your teammates when needed.

• Physical stamina and strength to lift and carry heavy meat products
• Ability to work in a cold and wet environment
• Basic knowledge of food safety, sanitation and hygiene practices
• Awareness of food safety risks and escalates found risks to lead/supervisor.
• Ability to follow instructions and work in a team
• Compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements protocols, and USDA guidelines