Job Information
Kayem Foods, Inc. Production Worker - CT Kitchen - 1st shift in Chelsea, Massachusetts
SUMMARY: Responsible for being part of the CT Kitchen team in a variety of functions aim to produce quality product in an efficient and safe way.
Responsibilities:
Set up Pipes, Transfer Hopper, PD Pump, and other needed equipment
Set up Hitecs
Set up Cozzini Mill
Tie, cut link ends, and hang hotdogs properly Visually inspects the product for any non-conforming areas, in addition, sets aside any non-conforming product
Assisting new employees and trainees in learning proper
methods and procedures in the area
Knowledge of counts and sizes
Maintain clean, sanitary, and safe work practices, tools and area
Check daily accuracy of scales used
Maintain Knowledge of USDA and HACCP requirements
Be able to learn every job in the departmenT
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able assimilate to the team and perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The individual must be willing and able to learn every job in the department successfully. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions in English are necessary, as well, as having basic Mathematical Skills. The employee will regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift or up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Literacy Level 2
Company Overview
Kayem Foods is a family owned and operated craft meat business that has been making New England’s favorite franks, sausages, and prepared meats in Chelsea, Mass. since its founding by Kaz Monkiewicz back in 1909. Well over 100 years later, we are the largest meat processor in New England and still pushing our craft to the next level – tweaking recipes to have the perfect flavors and extending our expertise into delicious new areas and collaborations – such as Kayem’s Night Shift Brewing Small Batch Beer Brats. One thing will never change, it’s our “Old World” food philosophy: to only make food we would share with our own friends and family. We offer the opportunity for professional growth and to make a difference in a flexible and collaborative environment.
Kayem offers competitive wages and benefits to full time employees. Kayem benefits include:
Healthcare Insurance, and Dental (pre-tax and effective first day of employment)
Vision (pre-tax and effective the 1st day of the month after start of employment)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan (Health Care Reimbursement and Dependent Care (effective 1st day of employment)
Reimbursement)
Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (effective 1st day of employment and no cost to employee)
Safe Harbor 401(K) Retirement Plan (with employer matching contributions of up to 3% plus 50% of your contributions up to 5%)
Vacation Pay, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
Education Reimbursement (eligible after 6 months of continuous employment and up to $3,000 for career development)
Opt-Out Medical Rebate, Doctor on Demand, and Wellness Initiatives for those who are eligible!
(Please NO staffing agencies or external recruiter calls)