Meat Lead

Sysco; New York (NY); On-site; USD 14,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive plan

Job summary

Sysco is seeking a Meat Processing Associate in New Jersey to assist front line supervision, communicate daily objectives, and act as a liaison between line employees and supervisors. You will mentor and train new and seasoned staff and order meat as needed.

Responsibilities include directing short-term workflow, ensuring accurate cuts to ticket specs, labeling products, recording data for yield tests, maintaining safety and USDA guidelines, and keeping work areas clean.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform math calculations and conversions for order sizes.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Prior experience with portion cutting meat.

Responsibilities

• Direct the short-term flow and organization of the production area.
• Cut to trim and yield specifications as per cut tickets.
• Label products and equipment to meet legal and safety standards.
• Record data for yield tests and inventory counts.
• Ensure USDA guidelines are followed and work areas stay clean and safe.

Skills

Mathematical calculations

English communication

Meat portion cutting experience

Job description

Company:

US1150 Buckhead Meat New Jersey (Division of Buckhead Meat Co)

Sales Territory:

None

Zip Code:

08837

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

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.

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 Affiant Action employer, and 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 opportunityis available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.