Meat Production Associate - Stock Yards
US Foods, Inc. · Wayne, IL
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Meat Production Associate - Stock Yards
@ US Foods, Inc.Meat Production Associate - Stock Yards
About the job
US Foods has provided chefs with quality meat for over 120 years, focusing on precise selection, aging, and trimming. The role involves preparing meat, ensuring safety compliance, and working in a fast-paced environment at Chicago Stock Yards, Aurora, IL.
Requirements
- Basic reading, writing, math skills
- Ability to work in refrigerated environment
- Able to work overtime
- Physical ability to lift and move weights
- Teamwork and safety adherence
Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED preferred
- Experience in food processing
- Physical fitness for frequent lifting
- Willingness to work in cold environments
- Reliable and punctual
Full job description
ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE
Join Our Community of Food People!
THE STOCK YARDS STORYWe’ve been providing chefs with expertly cut and portioned beef and pork for over 120 years, based on rigid meat-selection criteria, precise beef aging and expert trimming. Whatever your need, from white-linen presentation to casual family dining, our procurement experts will find the best-quality options that work for your budget and pack-size needs, carefully selected from our extensive meat assortment.
Prepare and pack meat products to achieve production demands. Must adhere to USDA Safety and Sanitation Regulations and customer specifications.
Location is at Chicago Stock Yards in Aurora, IL
1st shift
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 6:00 pm OT and Saturdays as needed.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Work in a fast-paced environment preparing meat products to feed lines and/or prepare for the next stage of processing
• Effectively utilize tools, processes, and materials to process and package meat products within planned schedules
• Follow all Food Safety requirements and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Perform visual inspection of meat products to meet certain specifications
• Meet company standards and customer specifications
• Assist in cleanliness of general work area
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be able to work continually in a refrigerated environment 35°F- 45°F. Must be able to work for periods of time in a freezer environment -10°F to +10°F with company provided apparel. May require overtime with or without notice. Finish time is when work is completed.
Education/Training: High School graduate or GED preferred with basic reading, writing and math skills.
Related Experience/Requirements: Production, warehouse, food processing, manufacturing, food production or food service warehouse environments preferred. Able to work overtime as needed. Complete miscellaneous and other duties as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Perform various roles including activities such as product receiving and selection, packaging, sorting, re-boxing, marination, further processing and facility sanitation while adhering to company manufacturing requirements and safety regulations.
Work Environment
Work continually in refrigerated environment 35F- 45Fdegrees
Must be able to work for periods of time in freezer 10F to - 10F degrees
Physical Requirements
Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time:
OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33% FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% Never: 0%
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:
SIT: Occasionally
STAND: Continuously
WALK: Occasionally
DRIVE: Continuously
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT:
1-10lbs: Occasionally
10-20lbs: Frequently
25-50lbs: Frequently
50-100lbs: Frequently
Over 100lbs: Never
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO CARRY:
1-10 lbs.: Occasionally
10-20 lbs.: Occasionally
25-50 lbs.: Occasionally
50-100 lbs.: Occasionally
Over 100 lbs.: Never
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:
Push/pull: Frequently
Step/Climb/balance: Frequently
Stoop/squat: Frequently
Kneel: Frequently
Bend: Frequently
Reach above shoulder: Occasionally
Grasp objects: Continuously
Manipulate objects: Frequently
Reach/Turn: Frequently
Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $20.00 and $20.75 hr.
As applicable, this role will also receive overtime compensation.
Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance
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