Job Title: Bacon Production Hourly

Location: Ottumwa IA

JBS Prepared Foods is hiring for quality, motivated, people to join the JBS team in our Bacon Department!

Key Responsibilities and Accountability include but are not limited to: 

• Manufacture product consistent with product specifications for the assigned work area.
• Complete mandatory safety training as outlined for the job assignment.
• Complete mandatory food safety/GMP training as outlined for the job assignment.
• Assist with product reconditioning as needed and directed

Qualifications/Requirements include:

• Minimum of 3 months experience working in a similarly situated manufacturing company in the previous 5 years; 1+ years of experience preferred
• Minimum of 6 months in previously held positions

Applicants should be willing or capable of working and performing jobs in the following areas in the plant: 

• Work in an areas where livestock is being killed
• Work regularly in temperatures are near or below freezing (Coolers, Loading Dock Freezer)
• Work in areas with unpleasant odors
• Work in damp or cold conditions (35-45 Degrees)
• Work in extreme heat (minimal)
• Work in areas that require you to lift, pull, or push 50 lbs.
• Work with sharp knives or a cutting tool
• Willing and capable of working overtime when necessary (Heavy Season- August-February)
• Available to work days and nights
• Willing and capable of working Saturdays
• Willing and capable of working in or around bloody areas, in a fast-paced work environment, performing repetitive hand motions and body movements. Physical demanding jobs may take 5 to 6 weeks for the body to fully adjust to the work conditions, work environment, and job descriptions.

Our Company, Your Opportunity:     

JBS Prepared Foods is a company with an 80-year history of prove high-quality, great-tasting sliced meats, bacon, ham, and ribs. JBS is the world’s leading provider of beef, chicken and pork, with a vision of building the company into a leader in Protein Centric Prepared Foods.  This is a unique opportunity to be in a start-up environment, with the backing of a Global CPG Powerhouse. This is an opportunity for people who want to think Big, dream Big and work to make BIG ideas a reality. 

Our Mission: 

To be THE BEST in all we do.  We are completely focused on our business, ensuring the BEST products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers and profitability for our shareholders.  All this, we do to provide an opportunity for a better future for all of our TEAM MEMBERS. 

EOE/Vets/Disability 

JBS Prepared Foods/JBS offers a full range of benefits including health care, life insurance, and a 401(K) plan. 

JBS Prepared Foods/JBS is an equal opportunity employer. 

Our foundation & our strength is in our values   

DETERMINATION | SIMPLICITY | AVAILABILITY | HUMILITY | SINCERITY | DISCIPLINE | OWNERSHIP