POSITION: Kitchen-Production Line Worker

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Able to read and interpret rules and procedures.
• Previous food plant experience helpful.
• Bilingual English/Spanish helpful.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Be a self-motivated individual.
• Must have excellent safety work habits.
• Able to train others.
• Able to work well with others and to be a team member.
• Be flexible and willing to work various shifts as needed.
• Show enthusiasm, initiative and pride in work.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: 1-2 years progressively responsible related experience required. Additional education or certification may be substituted for some experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Organize kitchen tools & set up equipment.
• Sharpen cutting tools.
• Sanitize working areas, tools and equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area.
• Trim, cut, chop, bone, pump, hang-, soak, etc. designated products.
• Add specified spices, etc.
• Perform quality control tasks.
• Pull meat for next day use.
• Log temperatures and all other required information.
• Organize work environment on a continuous basis.
• Ensure that all equipment is in good operating condition.
• Comply with GMP standards/HACCP standards.
• Assist others where needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Temperatures can be extreme (hot or cold) depending on the season and the area of work.
• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s).
• Communication skills using the spoken word.
• Ability to see within normal parameters.
• Ability to hear within normal range.
• Ability to lift at least 60 pounds.

PAY RANGE:

BENEFITS:

Medica insurance, Vision and Dental
401K
Life Insurance
Wellness Plan
Employee Discount
$1500 Hiring bonus

This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude any other reasonably related duties as assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Hempler's is an equal opportunity employer (minorities/females/disabled/veterans). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.