Meat Processing Worker

National Star Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

National Star Services, a 28-year-old facility management company, seeks a reliable Protein Processing Specialist for a client facility in Chicago, IL 60608. The role involves daily protein processing in a cold environment with hands-on duties and attention to detail.

Full-Time Temp-to-Hire with first shift, 6:00 AM–2:00 PM, Monday–Friday; pay is $20/hour, biweekly. Candidates must be bilingual (English/Spanish), able to lift up to 50 lbs, pass a background check, and have reliable

Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency required.
• Must meet physical requirements including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Able to work in cold environment (0°F–40°F) and stand for extended periods.
• Two valid forms of ID and background check required.
• Available to start as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily protein processing, including knife and saw work.
• Follow customer requirements for cuts, portions, and packaging.
• Carefully pick, check, and prepare customer orders.
• Maintain inventory levels and accuracy.
• Ensure products meet quality and customer specifications.
• Operate processing equipment safely and properly.
• Clean and maintain processing equipment daily.
• Follow safety, sanitation, and cleanliness procedures.
• Assist with other warehouse and processing duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Attention to detail

Lift 50 lbs

Stand for long periods

Cold environment

Reliability & transportation

Background check ready

Start ASAP

Food processing experience (plus)

Job description

National Star Services, a 28-year-old facility management company providing services nationwide, is currently seeking a reliable and hardworking Protein Processing Specialist to join our team at a client facility in Chicago, IL 60608.

Important: This position requires working in a cold environment and performing physical, hands-on processing duties. Candidates must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position.

Employment Type: Full-Time Temp-to-Hire

Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Performing daily protein processing, which may include knife and saw work.
• Following specific customer requirements for cuts, portions, and packaging.
• Carefully picking, checking, and preparing customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Maintaining accurate and adequate inventory levels.
• Paying close attention to detail to ensure products meet quality and customer specifications.
• Operating processing equipment safely and properly.
• Cleaning and maintaining processing equipment on a daily basis.
• Following all workplace safety, sanitation, and cleanliness procedures.
• Performing other warehouse and processing duties as assigned.

Schedule

Monday – Friday

1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Overtime: Available

Pay Rate:

$20.00 per hour. (Biweekly Pay)

Requirements

• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency is required to effectively communicate.
• Two valid forms of ID (Photo ID & SSC)
• Must have reliable transportation to get to and from work.
• Must be willing to undergo a Background Check.
• Must be available to start working as soon as possible.
• Must have a strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions.
• Desire to learn, grow, and become part of a thriving team.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. continuously throughout the workday.
• Must be able to remain standing and active for extended periods of time.
• Must be comfortable working in a cold-temperature environment ranging from 0°F to 40°F.
• Must be comfortable working with knives and/or saws as required for protein processing.
• Previous food processing, meat processing, warehouse, or similar experience is a plus.

Depending on the volume of applications received, only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and most closely match the position requirements will be contacted for an interview.