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Meat Production Associate - Stock Yards

US Foods

  • Illinois
  • 12 days ago

    Highlights

    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. 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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationIllinois
    IndustryFood and Beverage Production
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Websiteusfoods.com/careers/job-application-accomodation.html

    Description

    We’re excited about your interest in pursuing the next step in your career with US Foods!  Your continuous growth and development is critical to our success.  

    US Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our US Foods Application Accommodation Line at 855-873-2468.  You will be prompted to leave a message. Please state the specifics of the assistance needed and your contact information.  A member of our HR department will return your call within two business days.

    https://www.usfoods.com/careers/job-application-accomodation.html

    THE STOCK YARDS STORY

    We’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.

    Hablamos Español!

    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

    Grade: 999

    ***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

    About Company

    As one of America's top 10 largest private companies, we offer talented professionals outstanding opportunities for personal and professional development. We maintain a strong focus on growth in a high-performance environment.

    That means your work will be challenging and rewarding. We conduct business in a highly ethical manner and maintain an unwavering commitment to operational excellence, safety and environmental responsibility.

    As important, we encourage collaboration and value each member of our diverse and talented team.

    US Foods is one of America's leading foodservice distributors to restaurants, healthcare and hospitality facilities, government operations and educational institutions.

    We offer more than 350,000 national brand products and our own high-quality private label items ranging from meats to produce to frozen foods.

    US Foods is based in Rosemont, Ill., and proudly employs about 25,000 associates in more than 60 locations.

    The company is owned by funds managed by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Inc. and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.

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