Production Associate - Stock Yards Spokane at Ameristar Meats, LLC summary:
As a Production Associate at Stock Yards Spokane, you will work in a fast-paced environment focused on preparing meat products for processing and packaging while adhering to food safety and manufacturing standards. This role requires the ability to work in refrigerated and freezer environments, perform quality inspections, and maintain cleanliness in the work area. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and experience in production or food service settings.
Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00 am - 3:00 pm with every weekend off.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Work in a fast-paced environment preparing meat products to feed lines and/or prepare for the next stage of processing
• Effectively utilize tools, processes, and materials to process and package meat products within planned schedules
• Follow all Food Safety requirements and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Perform visual inspection of meat products to meet certain specifications
• Meet company standards and customer specifications
• Assist in cleanliness of general work area QUALIFICATIONS
Must be able to work continually in a refrigerated environment 35 F- 45 F. Must be able to work for periods of time in a freezer environment -10 F to F with company provided apparel. May require overtime with or without notice. Finish time is when work is completed. Education/Training: High School graduate or GED preferred with basic reading, writing and math skills. Related Experience/Requirements: Production, warehouse, food processing, manufacturing, food production or food service warehouse environments preferred. Able to work overtime as needed. Complete miscellaneous and other duties as assigned. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Perform various roles including activities such as product receiving and selection, packaging, sorting, re-boxing, marination, further processing and facility sanitation while adhering to company manufacturing requirements and safety regulations.
Work Environment
Work continually in refrigerated environment 35F- 45Fdegrees
Must be able to work for periods of time in freezer 10F to - 10F degrees
Physical Requirements
Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time:
OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33% FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% Never: 0%
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:
SIT: Occasionally
STAND: Continuously
WALK: Occasionally
DRIVE: Continuously
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT:
1-10lbs: Occasionally
10-20lbs: Frequently
25-50lbs: Frequently
50-100lbs: Frequently
Over 100lbs: Never
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO CARRY:
1-10 lbs.: Occasionally
10-20 lbs.: Occasionally
25-50 lbs.: Occasionally
50-100 lbs.: Occasionally
Over 100 lbs.: Never
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:
Push/pull: Frequently
Step/Climb/balance: Frequently
Stoop/squat: Frequently
Kneel: Frequently
Bend: Frequently
Reach above shoulder: Occasionally
Grasp objects: Continuously
Manipulate objects: Frequently
Reach/Turn: Frequently
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 $21.00 and $22.00 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 . To review available benefits, please click here: .