Title: Lineworker Backup Operator - 1st Shift Req ID: 10255
City, State: Westfield, WI, Wisconsin (US-WI)
Classification: Nonexempt
HOURS: 5:00a.m. - 1:30p.m. Will vary depending on line assignment
WAGE: $19.67 per hour, $23.64 per hour when performing Operator position
Will work on various locations on production line, performing such duties as arranging/straightening chicken parts and/or packing finished product according to specifications.
JOB DUTIES:
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.
Work in other departments or perform other duties as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS: High noise exposure, temperature variations from warm to cool to extremely cold and slippery floors are present. Wear appropriate PPE and other equipment, as necessary or required.
QUALIFICATIONS:Employee must display a positive attitude and teamwork skills. Must be able to stand, walk and climb stairs up to 8 hours per day. Ability to frequently bend, lift and twist. Must meet the physical abilities evaluation requirements for this position. Must be able to successfully complete all required training.
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.
Brakebush is committed to adhering to compliance and applicable pay transparency laws in all states where we operate and any other states where we have a legal obligation.
Brakebush Brothers, Inc. privately owned and U.S. operated since 1925, is a value-added processor of great tasting chicken products. We have processing facilities in Westfield, Wisconsin (headquarters); Irving, Texas; Wells, Minnesota; Mocksville, North Carolina; and Hartwell, GA; along with our own Transportation fleet. Our Westfield and Irving facilities are state of the art operations and provide a complete line of further processed chicken with over 200 products for Foodservice, Industrial, and Chain accounts. We have multiple production lines with capacities ranging from 5,000 to over 10,000 pounds per hour. We offer the products, programs, promotions and culinary support to help you grow your business. Brakebush takes pride in being a socially responsible manufacturer.
Best practices in food safety are paramount to operating a best-in-class food processing facility. That’s why we take a completely transparent approach to safety, one that helps instill confidence and trust. We have an aggressive environmental pathogen testing program and participation in a full array of plant audits. We have multiple technologies, including x-ray bone detection equipment, ensure that our products are among the safest in the industry.
Brakebush has always strived to be a leader in our industry, from new technology to customer expectations, and sustainability is no different. As a company, we have evaluated every aspect of our costs to maintain control over them. If there is a better, more efficient and less impactful way to do something we have made those changes and will continue to look at ways to improve. We are in a rural setting, in a small community, in a small county in Wisconsin and have always known that it is our responsibility to make a small environmental impact while making a very positive impact on our community. We have strived to be a leader in every aspect of our business and to be a positive example in our community.
