POSITION SUMMARY:
The Production Worker in the Bites Department is responsible for handling, portioning, and packaging chicken bites on the production line. This includes accurately boxing products according to company specifications and ensuring quality and food safety standards are met.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Place, arrange and pack chicken bites according to company specifications. Box and label finished products according to packaging specifications. Inspect and sort chicken pieces for quality and uniformity. Stack finished products into boxes and place them into conveyor belts for storage or shipment. Maintain a clean and organized work area. Weigh and seal boxes as required. Follow all safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures. Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: (Knowledge, Skills, and Experience)
Previous experience in food and meat processing or packaging preferred. Knowledge of food safety, quality control and hygiene practices is a plus. Ability to follow packaging instructions and guidelines. Ability to work in cold and/or refrigerated environment. Ability to work in a fast-paced and regulated environment. Ability to read, write and communicate in English with strong verbal communication skills. Knowledge of Spanish is helpful, but not required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to have a full range of body motion including twisting, bending, reaching outward, pushing, pulling, intensive hand/wrist movement and lifting to meet the NSP minimum required pounds per day which is up to 50 pounds (unassisted). The employee must be able to walk and stand for a significant amount of time on even concrete surfaces, which may at times be slippery due to marinades, water, and other liquids associated with the production process. Due to noise levels in the work environment, the use of hearing protection is required. The employee must have good, corrected vision to see details at close range or at a distance. The employee will be working in a climate-controlled environment of -40ºF to -45ºF. The employee may be exposed to strong odors such as raw meat and marinades from seasoned meat. While in the production area, employee is required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to include hair and beard nets, rubber soled shoes, smocks, hearing protection and hard hats.
