WG Careers

General:

• Follow daily production schedule and achieve specified goals.
• Ensure product conforms to specifications.
• Prevent and minimize rework and/or inedible.
• May require working on taping machines, shrink wrap machines, pallet jacks, trash and recycling compactors.
• Perform standard operating procedures of production and inspection functions as directed.
• Successfully complete all necessary technical training and skills verification as directed.
• Return from breaks in a timely manner; notify lead/foreman/supervisor before leaving the department.
• Accurately complete all necessary paperwork as directed.
• Attend all department and company scheduled meetings.
• Works scheduled shift as assigned.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area.
• Immediately report all accidents and deficiencies to the lead/foreman/supervisor.
• Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly.
• Suggest improvements; continuously improve the quality of all support activities.
• Perform all required duties within OSHA and company safety standards.
• Follows set company and OSHA safety rules, regulations, and guidelines at all times.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) training, along with company pre-requisite programs, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), and Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOP’s).
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary.
• Ensure products are correctly labeled and identified for proper disposition.
• Keep record of products used to follow FIFO (first in – first out)
• Add ingredients to batch and verify against formulations
• Move meat into machine(s) and/or combos and/or v-mags using appropriate tools and techniques
• Load meat racks, push meat trucks from one area to another, visually monitoring meat for quality.
• Maintain accurate records, washing and sanitizing carts, racks, and trucks.
• Count and place packages in appropriate caddies, maintaining accurate records, washing and sanitizing carts, racks, and trucks.
• Handling finished product, placing it continuously in trays or assembly lines to be shipped to our customers.
• Making pallets by stacking boxes onto pallets, preparing the pallet with cardboard wrapping, manually shrink wrapping, and pulling/pushing pallets with manual pallet jack.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES:

• Work in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform repetitive functions.
• Adhere to all company policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Accept direction from Department Leads and supervisors
• Communicate with co-workers and supervisor.
• Work in a team oriented environment.
• Perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Excellent attendance and dependability
• Attention to detail
• Focus on quality
• Work well and communicate well with others

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required Education: None
Required Experience: None
Preferred: Experience in food manufacturing. High school diploma or GED

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, crouch, bend, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant / office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet / slippery floors.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

WG Provisions is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

E-Verify

WG Provisions provides the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new Team Member’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. IMPORTANT: If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we are required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. We do not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to re-verify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I-9. In order to determine whether Form I-9 documentation is valid, we use E-Verify’s photo screening tool to match the photograph appearing on some permanent resident and employment authorization cards with the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) photograph. If you believe that WG Provisions has violated our responsibilities under this program or has discriminated against you during the verification process based upon your national origin or citizenship status, please call the Office of Special Counsel at 1-800-255-7688 (TDD: 1-800-237-2515).

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Production Oversight & Effciency:

• Provide leadership to major daily production tasks including start-up.
• Assign responsibilities to team members as required to meet planned production schedules.
• Ensure every position is filled before the start-up of production line and coordinate job rotation to facilitate ergonomics
• Ensure team members are focused on tasks per schedule and working efficiently
• Lead crew to prevent and minimize rework, discard and/or inedible.
• Complete and ensure accurate and timely reporting of production data
• Ensure accurate rotation of inventory and proper coding of products.
• Keep management informed of the status of production and promptly notify management of issues impacting production
• Utilize ERP system to ensure accuracy of product, traceability of product, accuracy of inventory, accuracy of shipments, etc. 
• Suggest changes in workflow processes and use of equipment to increase efficiency to maintain the lowest level of downtime and production costs possible.
• Actively promote adherence to plant Quality, Sanitation, GMP and HACCP standards to achieve a finished product within quality control specifications.
• Ability to perform complex jobs and train others in proper procedures to meet customer expectations.

Safety:

• Actively promote plant safety and environmental programs and procedures that follow plant and regulatory requirements.
• Perform all duties within OSHA and company safety standards: LOTO, wear PPE and maintain safety equipment.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work areas
• Immediately report all accidents and injuries to Production Manager
• Promote safety daily as well as through monthly safety meetings
• Verify all employees are following safety guidelines and if not, take action to ensure safety protocols are followed

Facility & Equipment:

• Coordinate with maintenance department and Production Manager to manage equipment and facility
• Oversee staff to ensure facility/equipment is treated and used properly
• Recommend physical changes, improvements, and repairs to maintain or improve the condition of the plant or result in greater productivity, improved safety, etc.

Leadership:

Work in a fast-paced environment.

• Establishes relationships with direct reports and within all company departments to effectively cultivate a culture in which proper sanitation, food safety, and quality goals are met
• Aid in administering policies established by the company.  These will include but not be restricted to posted Plant Rules and Regulations and Attendance Policies.
• Have a strong understanding of all company operating procedures.
• Conduct themselves in such a manner, and encourage other employees to do the likewise, as will reflect positively on WG Provisions.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES:

• Work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to train others in efficient job duties.
• Ability to maintain high expectations for self and others, demonstrating a dedication to achievement of results.
• Ability to work under pressure and to react to situations with a strong sense of urgency.
• Solid problem solving, multi-tasking and prioritization skills.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements for facilities operating under USDA.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary and distributed team
• Role model of integrity, sound judgement, personal responsibility, team player.
• Someone a team can “count on”

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, crouch, bend, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant / office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet / slippery floors.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

WG Provisions is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

E-Verify

WG Provisions provides the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new Team Member’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. IMPORTANT: If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we are required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. We do not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to re-verify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I-9. In order to determine whether Form I-9 documentation is valid, we use E-Verify’s photo screening tool to match the photograph appearing on some permanent resident and employment authorization cards with the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) photograph. If you believe that WG Provisions has violated our responsibilities under this program or has discriminated against you during the verification process based upon your national origin or citizenship status, please call the Office of Special Counsel at 1-800-255-7688 (TDD: 1-800-237-2515).

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Slaughter, Harvest, Production:

• Follow daily production schedule and achieve specified goals. 
• Perform standard operating procedures of production and inspection functions as directed. 
• Use equipment to harvest/slaughter pigs.  
• Use hand tools and knives to properly harvest and trim pork carcasses. 
• Ensure product conforms to specifications. 
• Ensure products are correctly labeled and identified for proper disposition. 
• Prevent and minimize rework and/or inedible. 
• Successfully complete all necessary production and technical training and skills verification as directed. 
• Making pallets by stacking boxes onto pallets, preparing the pallet with cardboard slip sheets, manually shrink wrapping, and pulling/pushing pallets with manual pallet jack. 
• Work with production equipment including pallet jacks and other similar types of equipment 
• Utilize ERP system to ensure accuracy of product, traceability of product, accuracy of inventory, accuracy of shipments, etc.

Attendance, Teamwork and Work Ethic

• Return from breaks in a timely manner; notify lead/supervisor before leaving the department. 
• Attend all department and company scheduled meetings.  
• Works scheduled shift as assigned. 
• Request time off in advance when needed

Food safety, employee safety and operating standards

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area. 
• Immediately report all accidents and deficiencies to the lead/supervisor. 
• Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly. 
• Perform all required duties within OSHA and company safety standards  
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), company pre-requisite programs, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), and Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOP’s). 
• Follows all HACCP, USDA regulations, and other food safety protocols and procedures.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES:

• Work in a fast-paced environment. 
• Perform repetitive functions. 
• Adhere to all company policies and regulatory guidelines. 
• Accept direction from leads, supervisors, managers. 
• Communicate with co-workers and supervisor. 
• Work in a team-oriented environment. 
• Perform duties with minimal supervision. 
• Excellent attendance and dependability 
• Attention to detail. 
• Focus on quality. 
• Work well and communicate well with others. 
• Strong work ethic 
• Positive attitude

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required Skills:  None
Required Education:  None
Preferred: Experience in food manufacturing  High school diploma or GED

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, crouch, bend, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, lift and/or move up to 50+ pounds, and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant / office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet / slippery floors. 

E-Verify

WG Provisions provides the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new Team Member’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. IMPORTANT: If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we are required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. We do not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to re-verify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I-9. In order to determine whether Form I-9 documentation is valid, we use E-Verify’s photo screening tool to match the photograph appearing on some permanent resident and employment authorization cards with the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) photograph. If you believe that WG Provisions has violated our responsibilities under this program or has discriminated against you during the verification process based upon your national origin or citizenship status, please call the Office of Special Counsel at 1-800-255-7688 (TDD: 1-800-237-2515). 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Slaughter, Harvest, Production:

• Expertise in an area of slaughter, harvest, production 
• Ability to take on more complex areas of harvest/slaughter/production 
• Demonstrated experience cross training across roles in a slaughter facility 
• Follow daily production schedule and achieve specified goals. 
• Perform standard operating procedures of production and inspection functions as directed. 
• Use equipment to harvest/slaughter pigs.  
• Use hand tools and knives to properly harvest and trim pork carcasses. 
• Ensure product conforms to specifications. 
• Ensure products are correctly labeled and identified for proper disposition. 
• Prevent and minimize rework and/or inedible. 
• Successfully complete all necessary production and technical training and skills verification as directed.
• Making pallets by stacking boxes onto pallets, preparing the pallet with cardboard slip sheets, manually shrink wrapping, and pulling/pushing pallets with manual pallet jack. 
• Work with production equipment including pallet jacks and other similar types of equipment 
• Utilize ERP system to ensure accuracy of product, traceability of product, accuracy of inventory, accuracy of shipments, etc.

Attendance, Teamwork and Work Ethic

• Return from breaks in a timely manner; notify lead/supervisor before leaving the department. 
• Attend all department and company scheduled meetings.  
• Works scheduled shift as assigned. 
• Request time off in advance when needed

Food safety, employee safety and operating standards

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area. 
• Immediately report all accidents and deficiencies to the lead/supervisor. 
• Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly. 
• Perform all required duties within OSHA and company safety standards  
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), company pre-requisite programs, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), and Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOP’s). 
• Follows all HACCP, USDA regulations, and other food safety protocols and procedures.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES:

• Work in a fast-paced environment. 
• Perform repetitive functions. 
• Adhere to all company policies and regulatory guidelines. 
• Accept direction from leads, supervisors, managers. 
• Communicate with co-workers and supervisor. 
• Work in a team-oriented environment. 
• Perform duties with minimal supervision. 
• Excellent attendance and dependability 
• Attention to detail. 
• Focus on quality. 
• Work well and communicate well with others. 
• Positive attitude 
• References speak to strong attendance in prior positions. 
• Provide team contribution with integrity and strong work ethic 

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required Skills:  6-12+ months of experience with hand tools and trimming using knives in a slaughter facility. Demonstrated longevity in prior positions.
Required Education:  High school diploma or GED (preferred)

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, crouch, bend, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, lift and/or move up to 50+ pounds, and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant / office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet / slippery floors.  

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

WG Provisions is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

E-Verify

WG Provisions provides the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new Team Member’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. IMPORTANT: If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we are required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. We do not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to re-verify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I-9. In order to determine whether Form I-9 documentation is valid, we use E-Verify’s photo screening tool to match the photograph appearing on some permanent resident and employment authorization cards with the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) photograph. If you believe that WG Provisions has violated our responsibilities under this program or has discriminated against you during the verification process based upon your national origin or citizenship status, please call the Office of Special Counsel at 1-800-255-7688 (TDD: 1-800-237-2515).