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2nd Shift - Production laborer-Packaging in Jonesboro, AR at Butterball **Location:**
**Job Description**
**Position Summary**:
The production associate is responsible for performing a variety of production focused tasks on a rotated basis to support the daily production goals in the packaging department
**Essential Duties, Functions and responsibilities:**
Process product using tools and equipment provided
Follows all work safety policies and guidelines
Observes equipment operation, notifying appropriate personnel of any malfunctions and/or safety issues/concerns
Adheres to all USDA and GMP (Good Manufacturing Processes) product standards and guidelines
Maintains a clean and organized work area
Will be required to rotate to various functions within the processing department
Performs other duties as assigned
Accountable to maintain punctual and regular attendance for scheduled work hours
Will be required to assist in clean up at break times and end of shift including dumping trash and operating compactor
**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:**
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Ability to communicate effectively and follow verbal and written instructions
Must be willing and able to perform physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States
Must pass a background check, drug screen
Must be able to read and write
Must be able to read a scale
Ability to multitask and visualize product issues such as air in product and air voids
Ability to meet time standards for each line (ex. 4 pieces of product per min)
Properly place product in net (if applicable) correctly
Properly scale product to correct weight according to specs
Troubleshoot problems at racking station as well as stuffing/netting station
Ability to place product in pockets correctly
**Physical Requirements**:
Standing (8 hours a day or more),
Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling (up to and including 50lbs or more)
Reaching overhead (up to and including 25lbs)
Climbing and adjusting stationary stands
Working with knives and hooks
Gripping, grasping and twisting using hands and wrists
Bending and stooping for long periods of time.
Working below knee levels for short periods of time while racking
Working above shoulder level for short periods while racking
**Working Conditions/Department Description:**
Work in damp and cold environment
Work with loud and noisy machinery
Work in dusty environment when using spice
Work in a fast paced environment
Work in congested areas