Machine operator / Produccion Workers

Who are we :

We're a leading Northeast family-owned food, agricultural products, and agricultural services organization headquartered in Pennsylvania. We provide animal nutrition and feeds; specialty protein production, processing, and marketing; on-farm protein production services; and grain, fertilizer, and ingredient procurement.  Leidy's is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Wenger Group since 2022. Leidy's is a 125-year-old pork company still located on the family farm in Pennsylvania, where Jacob Leidy was deeded the original land grant by William Penn in 1753.

We're a stable company with strong core values, great benefits, competitive wage structure, and a safe and healthy work environment. With over 1000 team members, we're a growing company in an essential sector – agriculture!

Learn more here : https : / / www.thewengergroup.com

What your day looks like

Under general supervision, remove primal from primal cut line and bone out and / or trim product based on daily need according to specifications. Additional responsibilities include assisting other boner / trimmers by removing primal from primal cut line and positioning on table. Accurately cut off shoulders top. Trim meat products, (remove skin, fat, bones, as well as any blood clots, etc. according to daily need and according to specifications. Trim special cuts based on daily need. Follows all USDA and Leidy SQF, HACCP, GMP requirements. Maintain and observe all safety rules and regulations at all times. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Specific Responsibilities

• Handle all products and equipment in a proper and safe manner.
• Follow all USDA and Leidy's TQC standards, safety rules, regulations, and guidelines. Communicate any concerns to supervisor when necessary.
• Keep pace with production levels and / or line speed.
• Remove shoulder from primal cut line. Position on table and proceed to bone out based on daily need. Bone shoulders could include : boned pics boxed (as is), boned pics for sausage (heavy fat trimmed off), zip net pics (trim according to specifications).
• Be conscious of proper yields and production standards.

Who Are You : Must be able to follow directions, have basic math, communication, and interactions skills. Must be able to differentiate between products and specialty cuts or hog parts and have good knife skills with respect to proper use, handling and sharpening. Some functions require repetitive motion such as pinch & hard grasping knife. Must be able to lift, push, or pull 8 lbs. frequently. Must be able to pinch, grasp hard, perform fine manipulations repetitively, work on or near moving machinery, and work with arms above shoulder level. Must be able to occasionally bend, squat, twist and frequently reach. Must be able to continuously stand. Must have a valid driver's license. Must be able to work overtime as required.

In addition to our more traditional benefits, we also offer great perks and numerous resources for professional development and team building :

What our benefits are

For all full-time members :

Each team member has the potential to earn a yearly bonus based on the achievement of company goals.

The Wenger Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, state or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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