Meat Packer

Sysco Northeast Rdc; Hampshire Township (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Northeast Rdc in Hampshire Township seeks candidates for tasks like boxing and scanning, assisting machine operators, and ensuring safe operation in a cold, fast-paced environment. Candidates must be able to handle heavy lifting, adapt to changes, and possess basic math skills. The role emphasizes teamwork and results orientation, requiring a commitment to complete tasks efficiently. Regular activities include standing, walking, and operation of machinery, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Ability to adjust to sudden changes

Commitment to work until completion

Interacts well with others

Good team player

Results-oriented

Detail-oriented

Customer-service oriented

Ability to work safely with machinery

Able to lift heavy objects

Basic math and reading skills

Job description

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.