General Labourer US

Greenstone Meats • Pedricktown, NJ

1d • $17 • Onsite

About The Position

The General Labourer is responsible for working on the production line manually packing fresh or frozen products into bags and packaged products into boxes as per company standards and customer specifications. The General Labourer follows instructions from the Lead Hand, Supervisor, or Manager and ensures all work performed adheres to Food Safety standards as well as Health & Safety regulations and guidelines. This is a labour-intensive position requiring individuals to perform repetitive tasks and stand for long periods of time in a temperature-controlled environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience
• Previous production work considered an asset
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), preferably in a food manufacturing facility
• Highly punctual with a strong work ethic
• Highly flexible with solid interpersonal skills to work effectively in a diverse work environment
• Willing and able to follow specific instructions
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with little supervision
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Commitment to accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Physical ability to lift up to 60 pounds
• Work performed in a combination of environments, including meat production rooms with temperatures ranging from -1°F to +4°F
• Required use of safety equipment (steel-toe safety boots, safety glasses/goggles, hearing protection, etc.)
• Repetitive tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to stand, bend, and reach for long periods of time
• Manual dexterity required
• Overtime as required

Nice To Haves

• Previous production work considered an asset
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), preferably in a food manufacturing facility

Responsibilities

• Manually pack fresh and frozen products as per customer specifications
• Follow all production procedures as instructed, maintaining high production numbers to meet customer orders
• Understand and review the finished product, recognizing areas of defect and taking appropriate actions to communicate and rectify them
• Perform all work to organizational standards to ensure final product meets food safety and quality standards
• Ensure general housekeeping around assigned area or request assistance as needed
• Work effectively as part of a team to ensure productivity and efficiency
• Follow all standard operating procedures, company policies, and provincial and federal safety guidelines
• Participate in training and cross-training, and help coworkers as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical coverage becomes effective on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment.
• All other benefits become effective on the first day of the month following the hire date.
• The company covers 100% of the cost of benefits, and no payroll deductions are required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED