Knife Worker

Knife Worker at Cargill summary:

Perform repetitive food processing tasks in a meat production facility, including trimming, weighing, bagging, packing, labeling, and operating or monitoring processing machinery while following safety and hygiene procedures. Work involves use of knives and other tools, standing for long periods, exposure to wet/slippery conditions and moving equipment, and adherence to PPE and regulatory requirements. Position is full-time, second shift in Camp Hill, PA, with benefits and preference for candidates with prior meat or food-processing experience and eligibility to work in the U.S.

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Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from food service operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.

Job Location: Camp Hill, PA

Job Type: Full Time

Shift(s) Available: 2nd

Compensation: $22.40/hr

Benefits Information

• Benefits Information
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

Principal Accountabilities

• Working in a repetitive and fast-paced environment to complete various processes including weighing, bagging, packing, unpacking, labeling, and boxing of meat products
• General use of a knife or other tools/machinery to process meat, including but not limited to trimming and removing fat, defects, or contamination from muscle or tissues
• Monitoring and programming machinery to ensure process efficiency
• Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations
• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
• Exposure to wet and/or humid conditions in a warm or cool environment, as well as slippery surfaces at varied heights
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts in a fast-paced environment
• Standing for long periods of time, the use of stairs, and wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas of the facility
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without Visa sponsorship
• Must be 18 years or older

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience operating food processing equipment
• Prior experience using a knife in a production or equivalent environment
• Prior meat processing experience
• Prior experience in a repetitive industrial or fast-paced environment

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet

Keywords:

meat processing, knife work, food production, packing and labeling, meat trimmer, food safety, production line, PPE, machine monitoring