Meat Packer

Sysco Corp.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckhead Meat Midwest Inc.-Illinois Division in Chicago seeks a Meat Packer to handle boxing and scanning tasks and to assist machine operators in processing orders. This role requires staying safe in refrigerated processing areas and working with heavy lifting in a fast-paced setting.

Candidates should be able to read tickets, perform basic math, and collaborate with a team. Prior meat-handling experience is helpful; training will be provided, and long shifts in cold environments are common.

Qualifications

• Experience with boxing and scanning tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow instructions and read tickets.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with good basic math and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Tasks include boxing and scanning.
• Assist machine operators in running machines and orders.

Job description

## Meat PackerApply: Buckhead Chicago: Full time: Posted Today: R261317**Company:**US1292 Buckhead Meat Midwest Inc.-Illinois Division**Sales Territory:**None**Zip Code:**60140**Travel Percentage:**0**Compensation Range:**$18 -$20The 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**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.**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.