Title:  Production Workers - Summer  Req ID:  6770

City, State:  Westfield, WI

Classification:  Nonexempt 

WAGES:   $19.10 - $23.45 per hour based on position and shift

JOB SUMMARY: Position will provide additional support to production as needed during the summer months from June through August.  Must be able to work Monday through Friday with overtime on Saturdays.  We will have a limited number of positions available on 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift.

QUALIFICATIONS: Must be at least 18 years old.  Able to tolerate varied temperatures, display a positive attitude and teamwork skills.  Must be able to stand and walk up to 8 hours per day.  Ability to frequently bend, lift and twist.

JOB DUTIES:  Will work on various locations on production line, performing such duties as arranging/straightening chicken parts and/or packing finished product according to specifications.   Could also be using a pallet jack to move materials. 

• Separate and sort chicken parts on conveyor belt. 
• Remove un-battered or seconds pieces from line and pack them as specified. 
• Prepare boxes for packers by staging boxes, bags and labels ahead. 
• Pack individual pieces in portion packs according to specifications. 
• Assist in changing packing area from bulk to portion pack. 

• Keep work area clean. 
• Job requires frequent repetitive bending, lifting and twisting throughout the work shift. 
• Assist in sanitizing area, as required. 
• Supply necessary materials, such as boxes, labels, bags, etc. to the Packing Room, to support daily production operations. 
• Complete daily equipment checklist prior to operating pallet jack. 
• Handle part boxes of product to ensure they are put in proper location in freezer.  Also, pull product from freezer to be worked into the line operation. 
• Work in other departments or perform other duties as assigned. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:  High noise, varied temperatures (warm to cold), slippery floors, moving equipment and dust may be present.  Wear appropriate PPE and other equipment as necessary or required. 

QUALIFICATIONS:  Employee must possess good communication skills, be team oriented and get along well with others.  Must be able to stand, walk and climb stairs up to 8 hours per day.  Must meet physical abilities evaluation requirements for this position.  Must successfully complete Lock Out/ Tag Out and Pallet Jack training courses.   

Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and background check are required.

Brakebush provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Applicants must have the legal authorization to work for any employer in the United States. We are currently unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.