General Production

Job description

Overview Summary: 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 is performed in close proximity to others in a culturally diverse work environment. Start time is between 4:55 am and 7 am based on position and production needs. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: - Use hand tools, knives, or equipment to perform job tasks. - Work in a variety of work temperatures: warm, hot, humid, cold, wet or with slippery surfaces at varied heights in and around moving equipment and parts with the use of personal protective equipment (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 wo...