Meat Packer

Sysco; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckhead Meat Company, part of Sysco, is hiring for an entry-level role in our Atlanta, GA facility. The position involves boxing, scanning, and assisting machine operators to run orders through equipment in a fast-paced, cold processing environment.

The ideal candidate can adapt to changing customer demands, works well in a team, and is comfortable with heavy lifting and operating machinery in refrigerated areas. Training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn on the job.
• Ability to adjust to sudden changes in customer demands or operational goals.
• Interacts well with others and works in a team.
• Strong focus on completing tasks safely and accurately.
• Ability to read tickets and identify required cuts of meat.

Responsibilities

• Tasks would include boxing and scanning.
• Assist machine operators in running machines and orders through the machine properly (apprentice type situation).

Skills

Adaptability to demand changes

Commitment to completion

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Results-oriented

Customer-service oriented

Safety with machinery

Stamina for standing

Cold/wet environment tolerance

Willingness to learn

Job description

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.

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