Process Machine Operator - Stock Yards Phoenix

Meat Processor

Prepare and pack high quality cuts of meats according to customer specifications using company standards and adhering to all safety requirements. Majority of time will be spent operating processing equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operation of meat processing equipment
• Pack, trim and customize portions of meat products using knives, or other meat production equipment
• Count and stack on tray portions per customer and company specifications
• Label portion with supplied number product labels
• Set up packing and labeling area as required
• Perform end of day functions
• Actively maintain, and merchandise partial cart
• Keep packing area and cutting room and surrounding area clean and sanitized
• Follow company GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) to maintain sanitary conditions
• Perform end of day functions
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Supervision:

The incumbent is not required to provide direct supervision for any position.

Relationships:

• Internal:
  The incumbent is required to interact with employees at all levels of responsibility throughout the company.
• External:
  The incumbent may be required to perform demonstration cuts or packing for tours, and sales team.

Work Environment:

Work continually in a refrigerated environment 35°F- 45°F. Incumbent must have the ability to work in a fast-paced production environment. Finish time is when work is completed and could require overtime with or without notice.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience with Cryo Vac, Multi Vac, Dicers, Needle, Slicer, Portion Cutter, laser portion machinery or other meat production equipment is preferred.

Certification/Training: N/A

Licenses: N/A

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of all poultry, beef, lamb, and pork products preferred. Knowledge of USDA grades and standards.

Education:

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred

Physical

Qualifications:

• Occasionally: 1% - 33 / Frequently: 34% - 66% / Continuously: 67% - 100% or Never
• Stand continuously
• Walk occasionally
• Drive vehicle N/A
• Sit N/A
• Lift 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) occasionally
• 11-20 lbs (Light) frequently
• 21-50 lbs (Medium) frequently
• 51-100 lbs (Heavy) occasionally
• Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) N/A
• Carry 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) occasionally
• 11-20 lbs (Light) occasionally
• 21-50 lbs (Medium) frequently
• 51-100 lbs (Heavy) occasionally
• Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) N/A
• Push/Pull frequently
• Climb/Balance frequently
• Stoop/Squat frequently
• Kneel N/A
• Bend frequently
• Reach above shoulder occasionally
• Twist frequently
• Grasp objects continuously
• Manipulate objects frequently
• Manual dexterity N/A

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $22.91 and $23.91 hr. As applicable, this role will also receive overtime compensation.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.

*** EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status***