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Value Added Trainee

Creekstone Farms Premium Beef, LLC

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Arkansas City, KS
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:


JOB SUMMARY: 

Value Added Production worker will work directly on a production line to ensure a product is de-boned, trimmed or cut to customer specifications. They will be responsible for being an example to other team members using a continuous improvement mentality and will work to perpetuate a “Creekstone Proud” culture through attitude and actions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

  • Position requires individual to cut, trim, fabricate and package beef products in a production line setting.
  • Processing will involve use of a knife and hook to bone out or trim large pieces of product or may involve
  • the use of powered equipment such as saws or wizard knives, and mechanical skinner.
  • Work environment is cold and damp with temperatures of less than 45 degrees.
  • It is a fast paced and physically demanding position
  • Assist in other areas as needed
  • All other duties as assigned

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Stand entire shift on concrete and/or elevated platform 
  • Lifting, pulling, pushing, or carry at least 60 lbs for knife positions and 100 lbs for non-knife positions on occasion. 
  • Tolerate repetitive motion using your hands/wrist/arm/torso and legs. 
  • Will be required to use the proper equipment to trim, debone, skin meat product. 
  • Must be willing to work with sharp knives, some power equipment and / or saws. 
  • Ability to work in cold/damp indoor working conditions. 
  • Must be able to work at a steady pace. 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Climbing occasionally 
  • Stooping occasionally 
  • Crouching occasionally 
  • Standing for 8 or more hours per day  
  • Walking frequently 
  • Pushing frequently 
  • Pulling frequently 
  • Grasping frequently  
  • Repetitive motions frequently  
  • Lifting: 0 – 100# 

 

Creekstone Farms Premium Beef is an Equal Opportunity Employer