Kitchen Clerk

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Position Summary

Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the packaging facility, including the plant, offices, restrooms, lunchroom, and parking lot. Ensures that there is no cross-contamination between designated areas.  

Job Duties

• Operates machine, controls machine speed, clears machine jams as needed, and keeps product and production supplies full.
• Weighs, measures, and tests products to ensure quality standards, including temperature, weight, and fat tests. Records findings on reports.
• Sets up the machine for daily production and assembles production supplies. Lifts, carries, and places machine parts for assembly at shift start.
• Takes product samples to the lab for testing purposes.
• Communicates with production employees for smooth flow of incoming meat for maximal productivity.
• Inspects machine operation and visually inspects incoming product for quality continuously. Removes any debris from the conveyor and corrects product errors when necessary.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety of machinery in the work area including lock out tag out procedures and removal of meat scraps from floor.
• Lifts pallet and sack of spices/seasoning.
• Cuts open and fills gondola and pushes gondola to the automatic elevator on the line to be added to the product (includes rework).
• Breaks down machine parts at the end of shift for cleaning and sanitization.
• Ensures proper cleanup and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Ability to operate vehicles, equipment or machinery.
• Assists with department duties as necessary.
• Assists in other departments of the warehouse as necessary.

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We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health benefits - medical/dental/vision/hearing aid/pharmacy/behavioral health/employee assistance, health care reimbursement account, dependent care assistance plan, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance, AD&D insurance, life insurance, 401(k), stock purchase plan to eligible employees.

Apart from any religious or disability considerations, open availability is needed to meet the needs of the business. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States.

 

Job Description Posting Updated: July 2026 Job Code: 0562