Meat Packer

Sysco; Northwood (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco in Ohio is seeking an entry-level, apprentice-style position to assist machine operators with running machines and processing orders. Tasks include boxing and scanning to support production flow in a refrigerated processing environment.

Ideal candidates are willing to learn, able to adapt to changes, and capable of standing for long periods while handling basic reading/writing tasks and math. Training will cover safe operation in a cold, wet environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in meat processing or similar environment not required but helpful.
• Ability to adapt to changing customer demands and operational goals.
• Comfort with standing, lifting, and working around machinery.

Responsibilities

• Boxing and scanning tasks to support production flow.
• Assist machine operators in running machines and processing orders (apprentice-like).

Skills

Ability to adjust to sudden changes

Commitment to work until completion

Interacts well with others

Team player

Results-oriented

Customer-service oriented

Safe machinery operation

Reading tickets and basic math

Able to work in cold environment

Able to work in paced environment

Willing to learn new 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.