Meat Inspection - Material Handler

This schedule will consist of five days a week, running from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Availability on weekends and some overtime will be necessary.

This role involves handling line-level warehouse receiving, relocating, and organizing merchandise efficiently and accurately. Additionally, it supports the operations of our meat inspection facilities and other warehouse sections. Performs general labor for maintenance, sanitation and cleaning tasks at the for the USDA regulated meat inspection facility.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Operates cleaning equipment, including floor machine, steam machine, etc. to maintain optimum cleanliness of the facility.
• Prepares meat for inspection according to USDA regulations.
• Maintains inspection log.
• Resolves problems including: locations of shipments and bad health certificates.
• Stays up-to-date on all USDA regulations and changes.
• May be responsible to assist in security of the meat inspection facility after thorough sanitation.

• Will be assigned and trained in responsibilities similar to their current role in the warehouse.

• Inspects facility and may assist in writing SSOP report daily in order to open facility.
• Will be responsible for property maintenance e.g. mowing, snow removal etc.  

Required Qualification:

• High School Diploma/GED

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous warehousing experience 
• Previous food production experience 

Competencies:

All Deringer employees should be fully committed to the Core Values:

Passion, Respect, Integrity, Expertise, Innovative Solutions, Relationships, Support, Determination, Value and a High Level of Accountability

In addition, the following competencies are specific to this position:

Analytical – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; demonstrates ability to multi-task and establish priorities.

Customer Oriented – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; demonstrates ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.

Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things; takes responsibility for own actions; contributes to building a positive team spirit; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

Motivation – Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Work Standards – Sets high standards and well-defined realistic goals for one’s self; displays a high level of effort and commitment towards completing tasks in a timely manner; demonstrates ability to work independently; meets deadlines and handles large volumes of work.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands: 

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

The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, frequently lift and/or move fifty to seventy-five pounds, and frequently lift and/or move more than one hundred pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.

The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places and fumes or airborne particles.

The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Disclaimer:

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.  Deringer reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

Ready to join our team?

A.N. Deringer offers comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans in addition to many excellent voluntary health and wellness benefits. We offer generous paid time off, including paid holidays and promote flexibility in your work environment to assure a positive integration of work and life.