Meat Lead

Sysco Northeast Rdc; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Northeast RDC is seeking a meat processing associate to assist supervision, communicate daily objectives, mentor staff, and manage meat orders. The role emphasizes accurate cutting, labeling, yield testing, and adherence to USDA guidelines.

Candidates should be proficient in English, have meat cutting experience, and be capable of adapting to production demands while maintaining safety and quality. The position is based in a refrigerated warehouse environment with teamwork requirements.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Prior experience with portion cutting meat.

Responsibilities

• Direct the short-term flow and organization of the production area.
• Accurately cut to trim and yield specifications as per cut tickets.
• Label products and equipment to meet legal and safety regulations.
• Record data to produce cutting yield tests and maintain inventory levels.
• Ensure product specs meet guidelines and comply with USDA standards.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and properly handle knives and scales.

Skills

Meat cutting

Math calculations

English literacy

Teamwork

Tools

Knives

Scales

Cut tickets

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Assists front line supervision in performing some leadership duties. Communicates daily objectives. KPI's and functions as a liaison between line employees and supervisors. Mentor and Train employees new and seasoned. Order meat as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work alongside team to direct the short-term flow and organization of production area.
• Accurately cut to trim and yield specifications as specified by information provided by cut tickets
• Communicate any discrepancies between cutting tickets and normal customer purchases 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

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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
• Prior experience with portion cutting meat

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

• Ability to reduce processing costs by cutting and sizing portions accurately with good yields.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Able 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.
• Capable of handling multiple tasks at once.
• Ability to be trained and learn new skills

PHYSICAL DEMAND

• Standing, walking and reaching are regular activities for this employee
• Heavy lifting activities for this employee
• Ability to touch, feel, manipulate fingers and limbs to handle objects, controls, operate various processing, and material handling equipment is necessary.
• The ability to smell is required, to detect levels of wholesomeness and spoilage.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position requires the candidate to be in refrigerated processing and warehouse areas. These areas are cold and wet and exposure to moving machinery are a regular occurrence.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.