Position Title: General Laborer
Duration: 01 Months with possibility of extension
Location: Birmingham, AL 35203
Shift hours: ย Mon - Thurs starting at 6am until completed. The daily shift is anywhere from 8-10 hours.
Basic Purpose
Prepare and pack meat products to achieve production demands. Must adhere to USDA Safety and Sanitation Regulations and customer specifications.
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
Complete miscellaneous other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Must be able to work continually in a refrigerated environment 35ยฐF- 45ยฐF. Must be able to work for periods of time in a freezer environment -10ยฐF to +10ยฐF with company provided apparel. May require overtime with or without notice. Finish time is when work is completed.
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.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to perform the following physical activities: Occasionally walk, lift/carry up to 50 lbs. and reach above shoulders. Frequently lift/carry up to 50 lbs. push/pull, step/climb/balance, stoop/squat, kneel, bend and continuously stand.