What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Associate position at Ameristar Meats, LLC?
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM with weekends off.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process and package meat products in a fast-paced environment to meet production schedules.
- Utilize tools, processes, and materials effectively to maintain efficiency and quality.
- Ensure compliance with Food Safety requirements and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
- Perform visual inspections of meat products to meet specifications.
- Maintain cleanliness of the work area and assist in maintaining company standards.
Requirements:
- Ability to work in refrigerated environments (35°F-45°F) for extended periods.
- Capacity to work in freezer environments (-10°F to 10°F) with provided attire.
- Willingness to work overtime as needed.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred with basic reading, writing, and math skills.
- Experience in production, warehouse, food processing, manufacturing, or related fields preferred.
Physical Demands:
- Occasional sitting.
- Continuous standing.
- Occasional walking.
- Continuous driving.
- Lifting weights:
- 1-10lbs: occasional
- 10-20lbs: frequent
- 25-50lbs: frequent
- 50-100lbs: frequent
- Over 100lbs: never
- Carrying weights:
- 1-10 lbs.: occasional
- 10-20 lbs.: occasional
- 25-50 lbs.: occasional
- 50-100 lbs.: occasional
- Over 100 lbs.: never
- Pushing/pulling:
- Frequent
- Step/Climb/Balance:
- Frequent
- Stoop/Squat:
- Frequent
- Kneel:
- Frequent
- Bend:
- Frequent
- Reach above shoulder:
- Occasional
- Grasp objects:
- Continuous
- Manipulate objects:
- Frequent
- Reach/Turn:
- Frequent
Base pay ranges between $21.00 and $22.00 per hour, with additional compensation for overtime. Benefits 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.
Salary : $21 - $22
