Join Our Family
Do you enjoy learning how things are created? Are you passionate about quality food production and looking for a long-term career in a dynamic environment? Dietz and Watson is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team who share our commitment to food safety and exceptional product quality.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay: $15.50-$17.00 per hour (includes shift differential for 1st and 2nd shifts)
- Weekly direct deposit payroll
- Comprehensive benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision/RX/Disability/401k
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- Employee perks: Product discounts, daily sliced lunch meats, MTA discounts, plus safety footwear allowance ($35 initial reimbursement and $65 annual renewal)
About Us
Dietz & Watson is a leading provider of premium meat products, driven by our commitment to world-class quality, exceptional customer service, and continuous growth. Our dynamic work environment creates opportunities for personal and professional development.
Your Role as a Production Worker
You'll play a vital role in our production process, ensuring the quality and efficiency of our meat products. Your attention to detail and dedication to excellence will directly contribute to our reputation for outstanding products.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain consistent flow of meat products through processing machinery
- Perform visual inspections of products and packaging for quality control
- Address quality issues promptly to maintain product standards
- Facilitate material movement through lifting, pushing, and pulling products
- Hand-stuff, formulate, and link products using traditional processes
- Package finished products into pre-formed boxes for distribution
- Monitor product temperatures to ensure packaging requirements are met
- Adapt to changing production needs and priorities as required
Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Reliable transportation
- U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the United States
- Ability to pass a drug screen and background check
- Basic mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
- Adaptability to changing work conditions and production requirements
- Military experience welcome
- Equipment experience: Previous industrial lift truck operation experience is valuable but not required - training provided for qualified candidates
Physical Requirements
- Position involves predominantly stationary work (80%) with intermittent mobility requirements (20%)
- Frequent use of both hands and arms with full manual dexterity
- Physical capability to regularly handle products weighing up to 50lbs and occasionally manage heavier items with team assistance
- Ability to lift overhead using both arms
- Bend, twist, and squat as needed throughout the shift
- Adaptability to different physical tasks as production needs change
Working Environment
- Work in temperature-controlled environments that vary by production area (34°F-70°F), with most production maintained at cooler temperatures for food safety
- Awareness of potential slip hazards due to processing activities and sanitation
- Must have and wear waterproof steel toe/composite boots
- Willingness to wear required PPE and follow sanitation protocols
- Production environment includes typical food processing aromas from raw and cooked meat products
- Must adapt to various environmental conditions throughout the facility
Join Our Team
Be part of a company that values quality, tradition, and growth. Your contribution will directly impact our commitment to delivering premium products that our customers have trusted for generations.