Job Description:
This internship is an 8–10-week hands-on internship that is heavily engaged in day-to-day production activities. Learning opportunities include gaining a broad understanding of meat processing, potentially including process management, problem-solving, troubleshooting processes, equipment operations, and managing multiple operations within the production system.
Description of Work Environment:
The work for this position takes place in production facilities. The production rooms are equipped with a refrigeration system that sustains the temperature at 35°-45° F. The room is also equipped with long tables used for processing meat products; machinery used to grind meat; warehouse machinery and conveyor belts to transport boxes. The room is well-lit and has a level concrete floor that at times can be wet. The production room is also equipped with a loading dock and heavy-duty rack shelving to house product.
Responsibilities:
- Work 40+ hours a week
- Engage in all training, development, and educational opportunities provided
- Ensure all GMPs and HACCP policies are being completed and documented on a daily basis and that all products being produced meet our company quality standards
- Assist with product specification sheets
- Assist with all duties pertaining to production line duties and responsibilities
- Ensure proper labeling of product
- Vacuum pack product using appropriate machinery
- Complete necessary paperwork as assigned
Physical Requirements/Environment:
- Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials
- Requires prolonged standing during work hours
- Requires stooping, kneeling, bending and reaching
- Must work in noisy and crowded environments
- Must work in and around odors
- Must work in lower temperature environment (35°-45° F)
Safety Clothing/Equipment:
- Must comply with company dress code
- Layered clothing is advised
- Company Provided: helmet, smock, gloves, hair and beard net
- Non-slip shoes or boots
- Optional: Back brace and/or other safety equipment available at employee request
Benefits:
- Paid internship
- Professional development
- Skills & knowledge that will be developed as a result of the internship
