Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $19.75
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Healthcare insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Vacation pay
Paid Time Off
Education Reimbursement
wellness initiatives
Job Description
Kayem Foods is a distinguished family-owned and operated craft meat company founded in 1909 in Chelsea, Massachusetts. With over a century of experience, Kayem Foods has grown to become New England's largest meat processor, delivering high-quality, flavorful franks, sausages, and prepared meats that reflect an "Old World" food philosophy — producing only products that would be shared with friends and family. Their dedication to culinary craftsmanship is shown through constant recipe refinement and innovative collaborations like the Kayem Night Shift Brewing Small Batch Beer Brats. As a well-established company with a deep heritage, Kayem Foods embraces both tradition and progressive... Show More
Job Requirements
- Ability to work in wet environments and perform all essential duties
- Must be able to read, understand, and communicate simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English
- Possess basic math skills, including the ability to calculate percentages
- Physically capable of lifting 50 lbs. or more
- Comfortable working in cold, wet, and noisy conditions
- Available to work flexible hours, including potential overtime and Saturdays as needed
Job Qualifications
- Ability to work in wet environments and perform all essential duties
- Must be able to read, understand, and communicate simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English
- Possess basic math skills, including the ability to calculate percentages
- Physically capable of lifting 50 lbs. or more
- Comfortable working in cold, wet, and noisy conditions
- Available to work flexible hours, including potential overtime and Saturdays as needed
Job Duties
- Maintain all equipment, tools, and work areas in a clean and ready-to-use condition for the production department
- Perform cleaning of miscellaneous equipment and designated areas as required by the sanitation crew
- Participate in all departmental operations as needed
- Cross-train in Smoker, Cook Tank, and Massage Operator duties
- Set up and dismantle production equipment to support specific cleaning processes
- Use appropriate chemicals and water to thoroughly remove food residue from equipment and surfaces
- Clean and sanitize tanks, hoppers, conveyors, and related machinery
- Wear company-provided protective equipment and strictly follow all safety procedures
- Carry out maintenance tasks or other duties as assigned
- Work effectively in high-temperature water environments
- Regularly bend, stoop, push, pull, and walk as part of job duties
- Be flexible and willing to perform various departmental responsibilities as needed
- Complete other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
No experience required
Job Location
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