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CAREER.......... Qualified applicants are encourage to apply: Tapia Brothers Company 6067 District Blvd, Maywood, CA 90270 or contact Joy Gonzalez, Hiring Recruiting Manager @ 323-219-0590.

JOB DUTIES

The duties required of meat packers include loading materials and products into package-processing equipment, measuring, weighing and counting product materials, moving or lifting heavy objects, loading, unloading or stacking products or materials, and maintaining a clean and safe work area. They are also responsible for sorting manufacturing materials or products, operating packaging machine equipment, recording product, packaging and order information on forms and records. Skills The skills required to become a meat packer include equipment selection skills, operation, and control skills, reading comprehension skills and active listening skills. Equipment selection skills are useful when choosing which tools are best for each task of the meat-packing process. Controlling operations of equipment and tools is much easier with operation and control skills. Reading comprehension skills are needed to understand written instructions. Active listening skills are needed to give full attention to what other people say and to fully understand them. Meat packers should have strength to lift, pull, push, or carry heavy objects or do the packing of the meat. Arm and hand steadiness is also an important skill. Meat Packers Meat packers must have knowledge of public safety and security, food production, production, and processing, and of the machines used to pack the meat. They must have knowledge of relevant equipment, procedures, policies, and strategies used to comply with local, state or national security operations to protect people, data and property. They must know and comply with the techniques used to store and handle meat products. Meat packers must also know how to handle raw materials. Working Conditions Meat packers may work early shifts and long days, working up to or more than 40 hours per week. Meat packers should have at least a high school diploma. Most of the training occurs on the job. Work in a meat packing plant can be dangerous, so it is important to use caution when working. Meat packers must endure tough working conditions, such as extreme cold, strong odors and slippery floors. Wearing nonslip shoes is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to fingers, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move objects up to 60 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

• This is a full-time position.

Days:

Monday through Friday

Hours:

6:00AM to 2:30PM.

• Eligible for 40 hours of sick pay the first of the month following 30 days.

VACATION

(based on years of service)

• 1-2 years = 40 hours
• 3-9 years = 80 hours
• 10 years and over = 120 hours Tapia Brothers offers various health and welfare plans to its regular full-time team members.

These benefits will be described for you in greater detail as part of your orientation and on-boarding. Your benefits if you choose to elect will be effective first of the month following 30 days of your hire date.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.50 - $21.50 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you able to pass a background check? Are you able to pass a drug and alcohol test?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Food Processing:

1 year (Preferred)

Electric Pallet Jack:

1 year (Required)

Work Location:

In person