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Production Worker (Harvest Floor)

Redwood Farms Meat Processors - Estherville, IA 51334

NOW OFFERING A $1,500 SIGN-ON BONUS (Paid in Increments Throughout First Year of Employment)

Farmers Union Industries, LLC, also known as FUI, is a leading agricultural-based manufacturing company headquartered in Redwood Falls, MN. Our current operations include Central Bi-Products, Northland Choice, Midwest Grease, Artex Manufacturing, Redwood Farms Meat Processors, and Performance Pet Products. Please visit our website at fuillc.com to learn more!

Redwood Farms Meat Processors, located in Estherville, IA, processes hogs of varying sizes allowing us to offer a variety of cuts and cut sizes. Learn more about what we do at fuillc.com/redwood-farms/.

Redwood Farms is now accepting applications for Production Worker on the Harvest Floor! We offer an hourly starting wage of $20.49/Hr., a weekly paycheck, and opportunities to increase your pay as you learn more skills! Our complete benefits package includes health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, an impressive 401K match, and much more!

Areas of Accountability

All areas of accountability to be delivered with GRIT - our values of Generosity, Relationships, Integrity, and Teamwork

Clean, Prepare, & Inspect Meat for Processing Package Offal Products Follow USDA Policies, Procedures, & Regulations

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Receive stunned hog from Barn Workers, begin exsanguination, and then shackle and hang carcass on rail system

Wash carcass with hose and take various measures to prevent against foreign material contamination

Remove undesirable by-products or blemishes with knives, air knives, and other processing equipment

Sharpen, maintain, and sanitize knives, as required

Operate offal washing equipment; closely monitor operation time and product to prevent quality loss

Package offal materials by accurately weighing and labeling packages; palletize packages and notify Shipping when product is ready to be stored and/or loaded onto trucks

Communicate with USDA Inspectors regarding carcass inspection and approval

Use a trolley to transport materials

Observe production equipment and escalate any concerns or malfunctions to Plant Maintenance

Cross-train in other areas of production and provide back-up support, as needed

Keep leadership aware of any concerns or issues that arise

Follow all company safety policies, practices, procedures, and improvement initiatives

Comply with all regulatory compliance requirements including environmental and food safety

Perform general housekeeping to maintain a clean and safe work environment

Maintain regular and predictable on-site attendance

Situations may arise that require employees to temporarily or permanently assume responsibility for tasks not specifically outlined in this job description. Employees may be requested to work additional hours and/or accommodate a heavier than normal workload.

Qualifications

Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred; food and/or hog processing, a plus

Ability to safely use a knife to cut meat; prior knife experience, a plus

Strong attention to detail and desire for high-quality products

Ability to accurately count, complete basic math operations, and read a scale to understand weights

Ability to communicate and accurately and legibly record information

Read and comprehend signs, labels, warnings, and company SOPs in English or Spanish

Ability to follow all USDA policies, procedures, and regulations

Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and work safely

Ability to work in a facility that processes hogs; be comfortable working with and/or around blood

Willingness to work additional hours or perform work in other areas of the facility, as requested

Must be 18 years of age or older for insurance purposes

Physical Requirements

Consistently and repetitively perform hand and/or wrist movements

Consistently lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds; frequently perform overhead motions

Consistently push and/or pull up to 100 pounds

Consistently bend at the knees and/or waist in potentially awkward positions

Consistently turn and/or twist

Frequently climb ladders or steps up to 5 feet; frequently perform duties on an elevated surface

Stand up to 100% of the workday

Ability to work in an environment with extreme heat, wet/slippery conditions, and/or loud noise levels