General Labor

Chicago Meat Authority; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Perks

Job summary

Chicago Meat Authority is seeking General Laborers for our meat processing facility in Chicago. The role involves loading meat onto conveyors, weighing to specifications, packing in boxes or bags, and ensuring correct labels and packaging integrity.

You may operate packing machines, palletize, marinate, and even run grinders as part of production. Applicants should be able to work overtime including Saturdays, lift up to 60 pounds, and work in cold environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in meat processing or food manufacturing preferred.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and push up to 70 pounds.
• Willingness to work overtime, including Saturdays as needed.
• Comfort working in cold environments.

Responsibilities

• Open and load meat onto a conveyor table.
• Weigh product with a scale according to specifications.
• Pack product in boxes or bags with correct labels.
• Ensure packaging is in good condition and proper.
• Operate Cryovac or other packing machines.
• Palletize boxes and manage product flow.
• Marinate product and operate a grinder as needed.
• Perform general housekeeping and other duties.

Skills

Meat processing

Manufacturing experience

GMP awareness

Lift heavy objects

Job description

Chicago Meat Authority (CMA) is proud to have celebrated 36 years in the food industry. Located in Chicagos 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 entre market. CMA is seeking General Laborers for our meat processing facility.

What You Get To DO

• Open and load meat onto a conveyor table.
• Use a scale to weigh product according to specifications.
• Pack product according to specifications in either boxes or bags.
• Ensure the product is packed using the correct packaging labels and packaging materials.
• Ensure packaged box or bag is in good condition.
• Utilize Cryovac or other machines to pack product.
• Palletize boxes.
• Flip product from baskets to combos.
• Marinate product.
• Operate a grinder.
• General housekeeping and other duties, as assigned.

What We Want From You

• You will need to work overtime, when necessary, including occasional Saturdays.
• You are required to wear all personal protective equipment.
• You must be able to lift up to 60 pounds and push up to 70 pounds depending on specific function being performed.
• Ability to crouch and bend.
• Ability to work with cold or frozen materials in a cold environment.
• Meat processing, food processing, and/or other refrigerated.
• Manufacturing Experience Preferred.
• At least one year of continuous experience in each of your previous jobs preferred.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Follow all safety regulations and support others in working safely.
• Follow all CMA policies and procedures.

What We Value

• Productivity and a strong attention to detail.
• Great work ethic and respect for the company and coworkers.
• A sense of urgency.
• Good communication skills.
• Individuals looking to learn and advance in their careers there are many opportunities for advancement to other roles such as butchers, trimmers, saw operators, and forklift drivers.

Starting Rate: $18.26 per hour

Benefits

• Heath Benefits
• Pension
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Perks

Meat Purchase Program

• Meat Purchase Program

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.