Description Position at JBS USA

                                                           

                                                      1st Shift Production Hourly

                                       Location: Swanton, Vermont

Pay Rate:  Up to $21.00/ hour, paid weekly
Schedule:  1st Shift, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Thursday, possible OT on Friday 

Scope Of Position:
Hourly Production Workers are the backbone of our Company.   They perform a key role with ensuring that our products are consistently manufactured safely and the specifications of our customers. They are responsible for completing mandatory safety trainings applicable to their specific job assignments, complete all required Food Safety/GMP trainings and assist with product reconditioning as needed or directed.  

​​​As an organization, we do our best to ensure that our Hourly Production workers are able to master their assigned roles before moving on to other positions within the facility, but that is not always possible.  Ideal candidates for these positions must be agile and willing to shift focus and energies as the business demand changes.

Responsibilities:

Use an assortment of knives, steel, and a hook to perform job tasks. Keep the knife sharp: develop good knife sharpening skills. Ask for assistance if needed. Operate heavy equipment. Bag and Box product. Must use proper personal protective equipment effectively. Expected to work hands-on at high speed and times to lift over 50 pounds. Must keep work areas clean and follow proper food safety protocols. Inspect meat or meat products and/or packaging. Stay aware of your surroundings and notify a supervisor if you recognize a hazard. Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Work regularly in temperatures are near or below freezing (Coolers, Loading Dock Freezer) Work in damp or cold conditions (20-30 Degrees-Fabrication) Work in areas that require you to lift, pull, or push 50 lbs. Work with sharp knives or a cutting tool Willing and capable of working overtime when necessary  Available to work Days Willing and capable of working Saturdays occasionally

LIFTING/ PUSHING/PULLING – 10 lbs. -50 lbs. production
NEUTRAL WRIST- Repetitive hand motions and grasping. 
REACHING – Reaching for product on the conveyor belt with hooks, reaching for boxes, or bags
STANDING – Constant standing for 8 to 10 hours per day, 4 days a week (Loading dock 7 days as needed per schedule.) (2 allowed breaks are scheduled based on the operational requirements.)
Working Conditions: 

Production and maintenance settings Exposure to various chemicals, machinery, and knives Slippery floors, cold temperatures, and loud ambient noise Ability to work 50+ hours.

Good attendance and safety records

EOE/Vets/Disability