Location: San Antonio,TX, USA
Direct Source Meats is now hiring for a Packing Lead at the Cook Plant.
Direct Source Meats offers stability with long-term, full-time employment.
Direct Source Meats offers high quality, specialty meat products to customers. Established in 2001, DSM's raw plant is a 30,000 square foot USDA facility that specializes in the further processing of beef, chicken and pork for both retail and food service markets. DSM also includes a state of the art, 60,000 square foot cook plant.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead, supervise, and motivate the team to achieve production targets and meet quality standards.
* Ensure all meat products are processed according to company specifications, including packaging and boxing.
* Oversee and monitor the operation of packaging equipment (i.e.: Rollstock, Vacuum Chamber, Individual Wrapper), ensuring proper setup, function, and cleanliness.
* Maintain compliance with food safety regulations (HACCP, USDA, FDA) and ensure strict adherence to company policies and procedures.
* Train and mentor new employees on processing techniques, equipment use, and safety protocols.
* Conduct regular quality checks and troubleshoot production issues as they arise.
* Ensure a clean, organized, and safe work environment, addressing any hazards or inefficiencies.
* Collaborate with other departments, including quality assurance and maintenance, to support continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications:
* High school diploma or equivalent
* 1+ years of experience in meat processing or food manufacturing;
* 1+ years of experience in a lead role in a manufacturing or production setting is a plus
* Strong knowledge of meat processing techniques, equipment, and food safety standards.
* Ability to work in a cold environment and lift up to 50 pounds.
* Excellent leadership, communication and team-building skills.
* Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
* Bilingual is a plus
The schedule is Monday-Friday from 9:00 am - 5:30 pm or until finished. The starting pay is $21.50/hr.
DSM offers great benefits, including:
* Starting pay: 21.50/hr.
* $500 sign-on bonus ($250 after 90 days of employment and $250 after 180 days of employment) (Limited Time)
* $1500 referral bonus (offered once employed)
* Free Wellness Clinic
* Paid Training
* Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
* 401(k) with employer contributions
* Paid holidays, sick days, and vacation
* Opportunities for advancement--we promote from within!
* Holiday dinners and yearly family events
* Never had a lay-off!
Applicable candidates must pass pre-employment background check, drug test, and physical.
To apply online, please click the Apply Online link. Candidates are welcome to fill out an application in-house. For an in-house application, please visit us at the Direct Source Meats Labatt Office located at 4411 Director Drive San Antonio, TX 78219 Monday-Friday from 8:45am-11:00am and 2:00-3:30. Must bring a valid state-issued ID or driver's license, and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.