Long Prairie Packing Company, LLC, an American Foods Group Company has an opportunity for a Cattle Accounts Payable at our Long Prairie plant.
As Cattle Accounts Payable, you will:
- Compile all sale barn/owner information for USDA tests.
- Pay Freight.
- Manage Certificates of Insurance for trucking-keep updated and current.
- Create 1099’s for end of year and verify 1099 information is accurate.
- Be responsible for AFG Purchasing and special cattle purchasing.
- Verify back tags, head count so correct sale barns and producers are paid appropriately.
- Prepare lots to be keyed, verify cow/bull receiving and knocking, matching barn line up.
- Revise the receiving that have estimated received weights. Record condemns.
- Key lots, check yields, review prices, build buys, cut checks.
- Reconcile weights, grades, back tags from the scale and knock box.
- End of day reconciliation with scale, barn line up, making sure head count and weight balances, and that all Grade and Yield has buys.
- Be proficient in 10 key data entry.
- Finalize reports, forward emails to established coworkers.
- Teach and demonstrates company’s commitment to safety and quality of work.
- NOTE: this description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.
Long Prairie Packing Company LLC, an American Foods Group Company has an opportunity for a Maintenance Mechanic II.
As Maintenance Mechanic II, you will:
- Perform tig, stick, mig welding.
- Perform intermediate plumbing (e.g. install and maintain piping).
- Identify and locate parts/part numbers from machinery or equipment manuals or parts catalogs (e.g. Cryovac, overhead chains, rail switches, conveyors, saws, etc.)
- Perform routine preventive maintenance (e.g. grease bearings, lubricate, check fluid levels, replace filters, etc.) to ensure that machines run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently or the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.
- Assemble, install or repair plumbing (e.g. threading pipe), equipment or machinery to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of an establishment in repair.
- Perform basic forklift maintenance.
- Perform basic hydraulics.
- Complete necessary paperwork (PM sheets, work orders, etc.).
- Assist in performing maintenance on scale equipment (e.g. portable, floor, and matrix hot/cold) in applicable areas.
- Notify lead or supervisor of any malfunctions or repairs needed.
- NOTE: this description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.
Long Prairie Packing Company, LLC., an American Foods Group Company, has opportunities for a Cattle Driver at our Long Prairie, MN plant. You must have the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with a dedication to quality.
As our Cattle Driver, you will:
- Move cattle from pen to pen for ante-mortem inspection, check water troughs, and verify cattle counts per load.
- Initial back of Ante-mortem card verifying cattle count.
- Highlight front of card verifying all info is correct and signed by USDA.
- Separate slow/challenged cattle.
- Transport/move deads; use skid loader to clean pens.
- NOTE: this description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.
Long Prairie Packing Company LLC, an American Foods Group Company has an opportunity for a Harvest Supervisor.
As Harvest Supervisor, you will:
- Maintain adequate crewing to meet production requirements.
- Direct production to maintain and/or improve operating efficiency.
- Be familiar with production reports and daily production schedules.
- Ensure all products are produced to customer specifications and food safety standards.
- Train and enforce GMPs.
- Monitor downtime and seek ways to reduce downtime.
- Assist with employee development as it pertains to acquiring job skills, proper protective equipment use and care, proper company procedures and practices, etc.
- Provide job performance feedback and correction instruction.
- Teach and demonstrate company’s commitment to safety and quality of work.
- NOTE: this description is not intended to be all inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.
Long Prairie Packing Company, LLC., an American Foods Group Company, has opportunities for a Wastewater Operator.
As our Wastewater Operator, you will:
- Identify and locate parts/part numbers from machinery or equipment manuals or parts catalogs (e.g. Cryovac, overhead chains, rail switches, conveyors, saws, etc.).
- Knowledge of and ability to perform basic welding (e.g. primarily tig; some mig and stick). Ability to identify good and bad welds.
- Perform routine preventative maintenance (e.g. grease bearings, lubricate, check fluid levels, replace filters, etc.) to ensure that machines run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently or the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.
- Assemble, install, or repair plumbing (e.g. threading pipe), equipment or machinery to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of an establishment in repair.
- Complete necessary paperwork (PM sheets, work orders, etc.).
- Notify lead or supervisor of any malfunctions or repairs needed.
- Knowledge of and ability to troubleshoot centrifugal (chopper) and positive displacement pumps.
- Knowledge of wastewater treatment, sampling, and testing procedures, including process flow.
- NOTE: this description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.
Long Prairie Packing Company, LLC an American Foods Group Company has opportunities for General Production at our Long Prairie, Minnesota plant.
8-11+ hours/day, 5-6 days/week
Hiring for day shift ONLY
As General Production - Harvest you will:
- Perform a variety of specialized tasks in a warm, hot, humid or wet environment.
- Properly use tools such as knives, hooks, or other specialized equipment.
- Perform physical tasks which require upper body strength and constant repetitive movements.
- Stand on hard surfaces the entire shift; use of stairs and personal protection equipment (PPE) is required in all areas of the facility.
- Compliance with all food safety policies and regulations.
- Adhere to all safety and housekeeping processes and procedures to ensure safety for our employees, customers and visitors.
- Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
- Work and collaborate with a diverse work population.
- NOTE: this description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.
As General Production - Fabrication you will:
- Perform a variety of specialized tasks in a cold, wet, or damp environment.
- Properly use hook, knife, saw, band saw or other equipment to perform specialized tasks, remove bones, trim, skin, separate, sort or cut standard or premium cuts of meat to specifications in preparation for further processing or packaging.
- Perform physical tasks which require upper body strength and constant repetitive movements.
- Stand on hard surfaces the entire shift; use of stairs and personal protection equipment (PPE) is required in all areas of the facility.
- Compliance with all food safety policies and regulations.
- Adhere to all safety and housekeeping processes and procedures to ensure safety for our employees, customers and visitors.
- Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
- Work and collaborate with a diverse work population.
- NOTE: this description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.
Job Overview:
The Operations Management Trainee program will provide an extensive training experience surrounding the areas of Safety, Quality, and Business Operations. The training rotation will last up to 2 years. Upon successful completion of the program, you will be provided an opportunity to move into a Supervisor or Manager role at one of our locations.
Key Tasks:
- Work in different departments alongside supervisors and employees to learn, understand and positively impact production operations.
- Partner with other managers to plan and direct the work of the organization.
- Analyze and understand company reports related to efficiencies, profit, and inventory activity.
- Manage daily production, yields, and downtime in assigned areas.
- Identify trends and recommend proactive or remedial actions to address operational situations.
- Understand governmental law, regulations, and company policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Work with and through management to develop and implement actions, policies or procedures that protect company assets and profitability.
- Train and develop management skills while leading and motivating others.
- Interpret, apply and/or enforce company policies, programs, rules, regulations, and safety requirements in support of departmental and corporate goals.
- Actively engage in employee safety programs and activities to ensure safety in the workplace.
- Foster an environment conducive to achieving continuous improvement.
- Build strong teams and interact at all levels of the plant, including front line employees.
- Attend or lead presentations, meetings, classes, or training and create projects or presentations; take tests if applicable.
- Interact with vendors, suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders as needed.
NOTE: this description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.
Location: Will vary depending on internship position
Internship Dates: Full Time for approximately 12 weeks (May – August)
The Plant Operations Internship is a hands-on internship that is heavily engaged in day-to-day production activities manufacturing millions of pounds of beef on an annual basis. You will work with experienced employees to learn all aspects of either Harvest (Barn, Hide-On, Hide-Off, and Variety Meats) or Fabrication (Boning and Packaging) while developing managerial based skills. A few learning opportunities include:
- Working alongside supervisors and employees in various departments to learn and understand daily production operations.
- Identifying trends and making recommends improving plant processes and operations.
- Partnering with management to develop and implement actions that protect company assets and profitability or set policies and procedures.
- Developing management skills while leading and motivating others.
- Interpreting, applying, and/or enforcing company policies, programs, rules, regulations, and safety rules in support of departmental and corporate goals for safety, quality, and production.
- Active involvement in employee safety, food quality, and humane handling to ensure successful operations.
- Completing projects assigned by your mentor.
- NOTE: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.
