Aurora Packing Company Inc. Job Opportunity Aurora Packing Company invites you to join our growing workforce today! We firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the company. With success in mind as the ultimate goal, we strive to create and provide an environment that offers challenging and rewarding opportunities for all our employees. For nearly eight decades we have been harvesting and delivering high-quality meat both domestically and globally. Join us and discover a work experience where you can learn and grow as we look to increase our workforce and production. We offer competitive wages and benefits: starting at $18.40 per hour and the opportunity to earn up to $27.40 per hour depending on your performance, and union benefits. No experience necessary! Employee referral up to $900 bonus. The production worker position is responsible for entry-level non-skilled general labor while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Aurora Packing Company policies and procedures. Applicants will be considered for any general production type opening in any department that may include, but not limited to: Cuts and trims meat products using a knife and other machinery. Operates various production equipment in the processing of meat products which includes packaging, deboning, skinning, and grinding. Operates box and lid making machine. Straps, lifts, and stacks processed meat products. Performs quality checks on trimmed meat. Follows the company's Good Manufacturing Practice program to produce safe, quality food. Performs various other production duties as assigned by management. Ability to work in hot areas where the temperature could range between 60°F to 80°F and cold areas where the temperature could range between 32°F to 42°F. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Routinely perform a variety of tasks that require manual product handling and the use of hand tools, knives, machinery, and other equipment. A variety of arm and hand movements are required in applying force and repetition; grasping, pinching, pulling, lifting, extending, and flexing the hands and arms to perform tasks. Continuously stand and walk for the duration of the shift (normally 7-12-hour shifts), sometimes on wet, slippery surfaces. Lift, carry lower, push and pull heavy objects or loads that can weigh up to 50 lbs. Reach overhead, bend, and twist, climb ladders, steps, stairwells, and walkways.
Requirements:
Must be open to being cross-trained in multiple areas and/or departments. Must be willing and able to work overtime, including weekends, when scheduled. Must be 18 years of age or older and legally authorized to work in the United States. Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
