Meat Production Associate - Stock Yards
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US Foods is hiring a Meat Production Associate - Stock Yards. US Foods is seeking a Meat Production Associate at its Chicago Stock Yards in Aurora, Illinois. The associate will prepare and pack beef and pork products, adhere to USDA safety and sanitation regulations, follow food‑safety and GMP standards, perform visual inspections, meet customer specifications, and maintain a clean work area while working first‑shift hours.
Key focus areas include Prepare meat products in a fast‑paced environment to meet production demands., Utilize tools, processes, and materials to process and package meat products on schedule., and Follow all food safety requirements and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)..
Successful candidates bring Work In Refrigerated Environment 35°F- 45°F and Work In Freezer Environment -10°F To +10°F. Important skills include Prepare Meat Products, Pack Meat Products, Adhere To USDA Safety And Sanitation Regulations, Adhere To Customer Specifications, Utilize Tools, and Utilize Processes. Preferred (not required): Basic Reading, Basic Writing, Basic Math, and Reading.
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ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE
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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.
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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 (for example: state minimum wage thresholds) . The expected base rate for this role is between $19.00 and $20.75 hr.
As applicable, this role may 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
EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status
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