Meat Packer

Sysco Northeast Rdc; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Northeast Rdc in Portland, Oregon is seeking dedicated individuals to assist machine operators and perform various tasks including boxing and scanning. The ideal candidates will have strong customer-service skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, cold/wet environment. In addition to heavy lifting, the role requires basic math and reading skills. Join a company valuing safety and team collaboration where you can grow your skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for long periods and perform heavy lifting.
• Basic ability to read and write, and follow instructions.
• Ability to recognize cuts of meat and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Assist machine operators in running machines and orders.
• Boxing and scanning tasks.

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

Basic math skills

Able to work in a cold/wet environment

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.