Description
The Chicken Production Assistant reports to the BOH Meat Supervisor and is responsible for all BOH duties listed below. Must be able to lift and move 50lb cases on a daily basis.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Accurately traying pre-cut and graded chicken parts that they receive for the Chicken Production Team.
- Handle Raw Poultry.
- Able to follow production lists in real time.
- Apply all safety/health protocols set in place by the company and federal/state/local law.
- Establish and maintain a working relationship with all peers and supervisors.
- Demonstrate and support a high level of integrity. Represent Freshfields Farm in a courteous and professional manner while interacting with all vendors, customers, and coworkers.
- Occasionally operate an electronic and or manual pallet jack in a safe and efficient manner after being trained.
- Use ladders for various purposes throughout the building.
- Assist with any other tasks within the building that require additional manpower.
- Occasionally use a manual/automated wrapping machine for the purpose of packing raw meat.
- Organizing cooler before and after production hours.
- Nightly cleaning of the meat production area, cutting room, saws, and meat grinders.
- Occasionally running trash for the Meat Department throughout the day.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The associate will also be required to lift objects that weight as much as 50lbs and team lift anything over 50lbs.
- While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
- While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
- Work in the cold for extended periods of time
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma required.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Follow instructions from multiple supervisors at one time.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
N/A
Skills Required
- High school diploma
- Ability to lift and move 50-pound cases daily
- Ability to team lift items over 50 pounds
- Ability to handle raw poultry and meat products
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to follow instructions from multiple supervisors
- Ability to stand, walk, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
- Ability to work in cold conditions for extended periods
What We Do
Freshfields Farm is a 40-year-old, privately held Meat and Produce market based in Orlando, FL. They specialize in high-quality, fresh produce and meats, sourcing directly from farmers and growers to offer farm-fresh food to customers fresher and cheaper.
