Bandsaw Meat Cutter Operator

sysco; Chicago (IL, GA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco's Illinois division is hiring a meat cutting assistant to support production in a refrigerated processing environment. You will cut to yield specs, pull materials, label products, and maintain safety and quality standards under supervisor guidance.

No prior experience is required; training will be provided. The role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and adherence to safety regulations and USDA guidelines.

Qualifications

• No experience required
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and conversions
• Maintain work areas in compliance with U.S.D.A. guidelines
• Accurately count product inventory and report discrepancies

Responsibilities

• Accurately cut to trim and yield specifications as specified by cut tickets
• Provide communication to supervisor of any discrepancies between tickets and customer purchases
• Pull raw materials and pre-cut inventory according to code dates
• Properly label all products and equipment to conform to safety regulations
• Record data to produce assigned cutting yield tests
• Accurately count inventory levels and maintain supervisor-set levels
• Ensure product specifications meet guidelines and USDA requirements
• Assemble and tear down equipment at shift start/end
• Maintain knives, scales, and related gear
• Assist in achieving product yields and deadlines
• Report unsafe conditions or acts to management
• Follow all safety programs and accommodations as needed
• Prior experience with portion cutting meat
• Read and understand English on work instructions

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Customer service

Communication

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Job description

Company

US1292 Buckhead Meat Midwest Inc.-Illinois Division

Sales Territory

None

Zip Code

60140

Travel Percentage

0

Compensation Range

$10.00 - $48.00

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.

You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.

BENEFITS INFORMATION

For information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

• N o experience required


• No se requiere experiencia

JOB SUMMARY

• Accurately cut to trim and yield specifications as specified by information provided by cut tickets


• Provide communication to the supervisor of any discrepancies between cutting tickets and normal customer purchases


• Pull raw materials and pre-cut inventory according to code dates and report any short shelf-life items to the supervisor


• Properly label all products and equipment to conform to all legal and safety regulations


• Properly and accurately record all necessary data to produce assigned cutting yield tests


• Accurately count product inventory levels and maintain levels set forth by the supervisor


• Ensure that all product specifications are being met according to guidelines


• Maintain work areas in compliance with U.S.D.A. guidelines


• Assemble and tear down any equipment in the work area at the beginning and/or end of your shift


• Properly clean, store and maintain all knives, scales, etc. assigned to you


• Manage profitability by achieving product yields and meeting deadlines for product readiness


• Complete other duties as assigned


• To know and understand the company's safety and health goals and its objectives. Assist the company in achieving these goals by participating in the safety program


• To help develop and follow all safe work practices


• To give a written report of unsafe conditions or unsafe acts to management


• To report all accidents, injuries or illnesses to my supervisor immediately


• Prior experience with portion cutting meat


• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and conversions to determine the amounts and sizes of products needed for orders


• Ability to read, write and communicate in the English language

Skills

• Ability to adjust to sudden changes in customer demands or operational goals


• Commitment to work until the job is completed


• Interacts well with others


• Good team player


• Results-oriented


• Customer-service oriented


• Detail-oriented

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Physical strength to lift and maneuver 50-60 pounds


• Standing, stooping and climbing are regular activities for this employee


• The employee must have the ability to negotiate throughout the production and warehouse areas unassisted without disrupting regular production and warehousing activities.


• Normal levels of eyesight and hearing after correction


• Color vision is required


• The ability to touch, feel, manipulate fingers and limbs to operate various processing and material handling equipment is necessary


• The ability to smell is required, in order to detect levels of wholesomeness and spoilage


• This position requires the candidate to be in refrigerated processing and warehouse areas


• These areas are cold and wet and exposure to moving machinery and sharp surfaces are a regular occurrence


• This is a high noise area


• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

OVERVIEW

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and

We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.