Certified Meat Products is your local, family-owned, USDA inspected meat processor based in the agricultural heart of California.
From raw to fully-cooked, we pride ourselves in delivering a full line of Beef, Pork, Lamb and Poultry products. We specialize in producing premium ground beef, portion-controlled steaks, marinated and value-added products.
Job Focus: Process and cut proteins for production needs of the day per direction of management
Shifts: May vary depending on production and company needs
Overtime: As necessary
Description of Work Environment: The work for this position takes place in production facilities. The production rooms are equipped with a refrigeration system that sustains the temperature at 35°-45° F. The room is also equipped with long tables used for processing meat products; machinery used to grind meat; warehouse machinery and conveyor belts to transport boxes. The room is well-lit and has a level concrete floor that can be wet. The production room is also equipped with a loading dock and heavy-duty rack shelving to house product.
Description of Job Tasks:
- Maintain inventory of necessary equipment
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Ensure equipment is in proper working order and perform daily maintenance.
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Label all product properly.
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Maintain cleanliness and organization of work area throughout shift.
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Adhere to all GMPs and safety protocols.
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Follow all cutting and trimming specifications.
Physical Requirements/Environment:
- Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
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Requires prolonged standing during work hours.
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Requires stooping, kneeling, bending and reaching.
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Must work in noisy and crowded environments.
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Must work in and around fumes and odors.
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Must work in lower temperature environment (35°-45° F)
Safety Clothing/Equipment:
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Must comply with company dress code.
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Layered clothing is advised.
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Company Provided: helmet, smock, gloves, hair and beard net.
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Non-slip shoes or boots
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Optional: back brace, cut resistant apron, and/or other safety equipment available at employee request
Equipment Used:
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Bandsaw, Dicer, Tumbler, Needler, Slicer, I-Cut55 Portion Cutter, W300 Steak Sorter, Electric Pallet Jack, Manual Pallet Jack, Hand Truck, Forklift, RF Scanner, Scales
Tools Used: Knives, Hooks, Scabbard, Steel/Knife Honer
Qualifications for Job:
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Completed application
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Pass pre-employment physical and drug test
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Availability to work long hours and weekends
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Basic math
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Ability to lift 80 lbs.
