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Job DetailsJob Location: Central Valley Meat Company Inc - HANFORD, CA 93230Salary Range: $17.00 - $18.85 HourlyOverview

The position of General Production Worker is an important role in the daily operations of our facilities. There are a variety of roles and responsibilities within this title. The types of roles available are handling all aspects of the animal including but not limited to, processing meat, trimming, verifying quality and accuracy of products, packaging, weighing and boxing, all while making safety and food safety the number one priorities.

Responsibilities

Work in various areas of the meat production workflow.
Assist in ensuring fundamental food safety and quality practices are maintained to achieve food safety and quality objectives.
Support ongoing improvements of food safety programs.
Assist in maintaining a clean, safe and organized work environment.
Use all safety personal protective equipment and follow all safety procedures and rules.

Work Conditions & Physical Environment

Performs repetitive tasks;

Fast paced environment;
This is a physically demanding position and will require continuous standing for extended periods of time, as well as lifting of 40 lbs.
Knife work involves regular repetitive use of hands, wrists, arms, shoulders.
Regular exposure to factors such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noise.
Sensory Attention: Regular need to give close attention (audio & visual) to surroundings.

Work in various areas of the meat production workflow.
Ensuring fundamental food safety and quality practices are maintained to achieve food safety and quality objectives.
Support ongoing improvements of food safety programs.
Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment.
Use all safety personal protective equipment assigned and follow all safety procedures and rules.
While performing the duties of General Production Worker, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions with slippery surfaces at varied heights; moving mechanical parts; fast paced warm/cool environment. Positions require standing the entire shift, the use of stairs, and the use of PPE which is required in all areas of the facility.

Work Conditions & Physical Environment

Performs repetitive tasks;

Fast paced environment;
This is a physically demanding position and will require continuous standing for extended periods of time, as well as lifting of 40 lbs.
Knife work involves regular repetitive use of hands, wrists, arms, shoulders.
Regular exposure to factors such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noise.
Sensory Attention: Regular need to give close attention (audio & visual) to surroundings.

Trimming to remove fat, hide, defects or contamination from muscle and tissues
Supporting roles in the processing of beef
General use of a knife or other tools
Weighing, labeling, bagging, packing and boxing finished product
Ensuring food safety and quality
Cleanliness and housekeeping
Maintaining a safe working environment

Qualifications Required

General knowledge of machinery and production operations.
Previous experience in meat processing and packing environment is a definite asset
Sustained physical effort required to move throughout work areas, climbing steps, ladders as required, and walking around equipment.
Must be able to identify food safety violations or product quality issues.
Ability to work under cold or hot conditions
Commitment to safety and food quality processes
Ability to stand and perform repetitive physical tasks for extended periods of time
Critical thinking, have significant use of memory and continuous learning
Excellent hand-eye coordination and decision making skills
Reliable and dependable

EOE Statement

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list what is required of personnel so classified. They do not imply or establish a contract for employment are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Employees in this position are expected to perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and physical requirements of this role with or without reasonable accommodation within the described work environment.

Central Valley Meat is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.Qualifications