Meat Packer

Poultry Science Association; Vernon (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the meat industry as part of a dynamic team. This position offers opportunities for skill development while working in a fast-paced environment involving heavy lifting and machine operation. The role requires a commitment to safety and teamwork, with comprehensive benefits and career growth potential.

Benefits

Ongoing job skills training

Paid vacation and holidays

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Generous retirement benefits

Employee discount programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• Ability to adjust to customer demands.
• Commitment to complete tasks.
• Ability to work in a cold, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Boxing and scanning of products.
• Assist machine operators in running machines.

Skills

Customer-service oriented

Results-oriented

Detail-oriented

Ability to work safely with machinery

Good team player

Ability to adapt to sudden changes

Basic math skills

Reading and writing skills

Job description

Come join our Team! Be a part of a dynamic organization by working for one of Sysco’s specialty meat companies where we provide custom-cut fresh steaks and other meat, seafood and poultry, giving customers dependable quality, selection and freshness.

BENEFITS
· Monday – Friday schedules available
· Competitive pay
· Ongoing job skills training, leadership development training
· Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
· Paid vacation and holidays
· Comprehensive healthcare benefits
· Generous retirement benefits
· Employee discount programs
· Referral Bonus
· Tuition Reimbursement
· Safety programs
· Service recognitions and employee rewards
· Cross training opportunities
· More benefits, too many to name

Standard eligibility rules and timelines apply to all Sysco benefits, including additional healthcare benefits options, retirement benefits, vacation, and paid sick leave. Please visit https://syscobenefits.com/careers to view additional benefits information. *Exceptions/exclusions may apply

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.