Packaging Technician FT

Job Details

Job Location: Southside Processing LLC - Elgin, TX 78621

We are looking for a new team member for our USDA Plant! Southside Market has been around since 1882 and is the oldest BBQ joint in the state. We started selling freshly butchered meat off a back of a wagon and week our history alive on a much bigger scale in out Plant. We have a variety of products including brisket, chicken, ribs and more. But here at Southside we are known as the sausage capital of Texas. 

We are currently looking for a Packaging Technician!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cuts and packages processed products.
• Uses shrink machine to wrap packages
• Labels all packages according to USDA guidelines
• Weighs and prices all packaged products
• Boxes all products and prepares them for shipping
• Operates the packaging machine.
• Weighs and prices product
• Produces raw product according to USDA
• Sanitizes and maintains packaging equipment 
• Cleans and sanitizes the packaging area according to USDA
• Observes safety and security standards.
• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.  Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of Southside Market & Barbeque

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Prior manufacturing plant experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain a food handlers certification
• Bilingual highly preferred.

Qualifications

Full Time Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement Program- up to 100% paid college tuition
• 30% Employee Discount on Regular Menu items & Merchandise
• Free Shift Meal each shift worked
• 401K - Southside Market & Barbeque will match the team member contributions 100% (dollar-for-dollar) on your Salary Deferrals up to 3% of compensation; plus, a 50% matching contribution on any additional Salary Deferrals above 3% up to 5% of compensation.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Focused Leadership Development Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short- term and Long- term Disability
• 1 week Vacation pay/year - accrual starts and day 1
• 1 week Sick pay/year - accrual starts and day 1
• ALL COMPANY HOLIDAY Closures Paid - Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter
• Full time set Schedules