Band Saw Operator

Chicago Meat Authority; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Meat Authority seeks a Band Saw Operator in a cold environment. Candidates should have band saw experience and the ability to lift and push 50 pounds. Strong attention to detail and dependability are essential for this full-time manufacturing role.

Qualifications

• Band saw experience required.
• Ability to work in cold environments.
• Meat processing and/or refrigerated manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate band saw machine to cut meat to specification.
• Make cost-effective cutting decisions.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Dependability

Job description

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Chicago Meat Authority (CMA) is proud to have celebrated 32 years in the food industry. Located in Chicago's historic Stockyards, CMA is a forward thinking processor of value added beef, pork, and poultry items with a strong focus on selling the Healthcare, Hotel, and Institutional Markets (HRI), meat purveyors, and Multi-unit regional and national chains up to and including big box stores. In addition, CMA specializes in custom cuts for further processors including but not limited to grinding operations, deli manufacturers, and the prepared entrÃe market.

CMA is seeking Band Saw Operators for our meat processing facility. Individuals must be willing to work in a cold environment.

What You Get To Do

• Operate band saw machine to cut meat to specification while maintaining yield, throughput, and quality standards.
• Operate band saw machine safely with guard in place.
• Make cost effective cutting decisions.
• Perform all duties as required by production supervisor.
• Follow CMA policies and procedures.
  
  

What We Want From You

• Band saw experience required.
• Required to work overtime.
• Required to work overtime (including some Saturdays).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and push up to 50 pounds depending on specific function being performed.
• Ability to crouch and bend repeatedly.
• Ability to work with cold materials in a cold, humid environment.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Follow all safety regulations and support others in working safely.
• Meat processing and/or refrigerated manufacturing experience preferred.
  
  

What We Value

• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Dependability
  
  

We Are Winning When

We follow and are guided by our mission and we demonstrate our values every day!

"To be the preferred supplier of our customers, the preferred customer of our strategic suppliers, and a model employer in our industry."

Chicago Meat Authority, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing and Production

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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