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Spectrum Preferred Meats Production Team Member in Mount Morris, Illinois
This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/7332633 Producing the finest pork since 1967, Spectrum Preferred Meats is a U.S.D.A. pork processing facility that is strategically located 90 miles west of Chicago in Mt. Morris, Illinois. Since 1967, we have been committed to helping our customers supply regional, national, and international markets for over 50 years. As the meat industry continually evolves with changes and responses to consumer demands, Spectrum Preferred Meats is uniquely positioned to adapt and change to our customer\'s needs and input. Spectrum Preferred Meats is a customer driven company that will continue to produce a safe, high quality and cost-effective pork product for a diverse ever-changing marketplace.
This job description indicates the nature of production work routinely performed by production team members at Spectrum Preferred Meats. This description is to help those who may be unfamiliar with food processing and this type of work.
*Job Requirements*
Team Members are routinely performing a variety of task that require manual material handling and the use of hand tools, knives, machinery, and equipment. This work is physically demanding and can require the use of some or all body parts and muscle groups. Good hand-eye coordination and upper extremity motor skills are essential for most job tasks. Additional essential functions may be applicable to specific jobs.
All applicants must be able to safely perform the following requirements:
* Wear hard hat, hearing protection, eye protection, Protective toed boots and gloves
* Walk long distances, frequently on wet, uneven and slippery surfaces
* Frequent climbing and descending steps and/or stairways, climbing and standing on elevated platforms
* Working from a standing position on rigid surfaces for prolonged periods of time (3-4 hours)
* Frequent lifting, moving, pushing and pulling items weighing up to 30 pounds
* Lifting, moving, pushing and pulling items weighing up to 50 pounds (over 50 lbs. will require back support)
* Product Inspection
* Knife Work-Trimming
* Repetitive use of fingers, hands, arms and shoulders
* Exposure to animal fat and proteins
* Exposure to noisy and odorous environment
* Exposure to temperature extremes ranging from 22-100 degrees Fahrenheit
* Remain alert to dangers of trip hazards, sharp objects, moving/rotating equipment and powered industrial pallet truck traffic