Meat Packer

Sysco Corp.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckhead Meat Company, part of Sysco, is hiring a full-time Meat Packer in Atlanta. The role involves boxing and scanning, and assisting machine operators to run orders through the line. This apprentice-style position requires attention to detail and the ability to work safely in cold, wet environments.

You’ll be part of a team, stand for long periods, lift heavy items, read tickets, and learn processing skills. Sysco offers benefits and opportunities to grow within a global foodservice leader.

Qualifications

• Reliable team member able to follow safety procedures.
• Willingness to learn on the job and take direction.
• Ability to read and interpret basic tickets and orders.
• Comfort with cold, wet environments and heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

• Boxing and scanning items as part of order fulfillment.
• Assist machine operators in running machines and processing orders (apprentice level).

Skills

Team player

Customer service

Safety with machinery

Heavy lifting

Reading/writing

Basic math

Cold environment

Attention to detail

Job description

## Meat PackerApply: Buckhead Atlanta: Full time: Posted Today: R274263**Company:**US1072 Buckhead Meat Company**Sales Territory:**None**Zip Code:**30337**Travel Percentage:**0**COMPENSATION** **INFORMATION:**The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors**RESPONSIBILITIES*** Tasks would include boxing and scanning* Assist machine operators in running machines and orders through the machine properly (apprentice type situation)**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 and detail-oriented* Customer-service oriented* Able to work safely with machinery, some heavy lifting required* Standing for long periods of time, twisted torso all day long, basic ability to read tickets and special requests, ability to recognize cuts of meat, able to write numbers and basic descriptions, basic math, reading and writing skills, able to work in a cold/wet environment fast-paced environment* Ability to work in a paced environment* Ability to be trained and learn new skills**Work** **Environment*** Heavy lifting activities for this employee* Standing, walking and reaching are regular activities for this employee.* 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.* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.**BENEFITS INFORMATION:**For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com**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 Affirmative 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 opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.