Burke - Production Laborer 2nd Shift

About the job

All team members must abide by all of Burke’s plant safety rules!

2nd Shift: Monday thru Friday, +Weekends as Production Schedule Requires

Pay: $21.69 per hour + $1 Shift Differential

Grindroom Laborer (4pm - 2am or 1pm - 11pm)

Supplies meat to the Grindroom from the meat receiving coolers via palletjack Inspects product Grinds meat Removes pallets and trash from the Grindroom Operates a metal detector belt and auger

Packroom Laborer (4:25pm - 2:30am or 1:25pm - 10:30pm)

Performing repetitive tasks associated with the packaging of meat product

Workstations include: Inspecting product quality, assembling boxes, filling bags with meat, sealing bags, weighing bags and may have to palletize by hand Assist with the coordination and running of a food processing line

Requirements of the production team member include:

Ability to learn and perform multiple positions (Training will be provided) Work in temperatures 40–50 degrees and 32 degrees in the cooler Being able to operate an electric pallet jack (In-house training provided) Ability to work in an environment that is fast paced Being able to lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to do repetitive tasks Standing, walking, pushing, lifting, bending, stepping up and down Operating food processing equipment Following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) Fill in for other plant positions as necessary (Additional pay provided for higher pay grade position) Basic Math skills Perform any and all duties as assigned by Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS: 18 years or older 6 months of work history

BENEFITS Health Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance Life Insurance 401K Flexible Spending Account End of Year Profit-sharing Short- and Long-Term Disability Educational Assistance Program Employee Assistance Program Paid Holidays and Vacation Fitness Center Product Discounts

Burke Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

Burke Corporation is a leader in the production of pizza toppings and other fully cooked meats. Located in Nevada, Iowa, Burke is a focused team of professionals that combines technical expertise, industry knowledge, flexibility and integrity. Our spirit of continuous improvement creates win/win relationships and a shared sense of confidence in quality and safety.

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 36468
• Job Category: Production & Operations
• Posting Date: 2026-11-05
• Apply Before: 2026-11-09
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Locations: 1516 South D Avenue, Nevada, IA, 50201, US ()