Meat Trimmer - Stock Yards

US Foods; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Employee stock plan

Job summary

US Foods is hiring for a 1st shift meat trimmer at the Aurora, IL location. Prepare high quality cuts by trimming fat and skin, and customizing portions to customer specs.

You will label portions, set up the cutting room, and maintain GMP standards in a refrigerated environment. Bilingual Spanish skills are a plus and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience as a trimmer or in meat trimming.
• Experience with laser portion machinery or meat production equipment preferred.
• Kitchen prep experience and knife skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Trim fat and skin from meat and customize portions using knives or equipment.
• Count and stack portions per customer and company specs.
• Label portions with product labels.
• Set up cutting room as required and maintain sanitation.

Skills

Knife handling

Meat trimming

Safety compliance

GMP knowledge

Spanish language

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laser portion machinery

Meat production equipment

Job description

SY Aurora IL

Full time

R281999

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THE STOCK YARDS STORY

We’ve been providing chefs with expertly cut and portioned beef and pork for over 120 years, based on rigid meat-selection criteria, precise beef aging and expert trimming. Whatever your need, from white-linen presentation to casual family dining, our procurement experts will find the best-quality options that work for your budget and pack-size needs, carefully selected from our extensive meat assortment.

Prepare high quality cuts of meats according to customer specifications using company standards and adhering to all safety requirements.

Location is at Chicago Stock Yards in Aurora, IL

1st shift

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 6:00 pm OT and Saturdays as needed.

Hablamos Español!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Trim fat and skin from meat and customize portions of products using knives, or other meat production equipment.
• Count and stack on tray portions per customer and company specifications.
• Label portion with supplied number product labels.
• Set up cutting room as required.
• Keep cutting room and surrounding area clean and sanitized.
• Follow company GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) to maintain sanitary conditions.
• Work standing continually in a refrigerated environment 35°F- 45°F.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager.

SUPERVISION

The incumbent is not required to provide direct supervision of any position.

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: The incumbent is required to interact with employees at all levels of responsibility throughout the company.

External: N/A

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work continually in refrigerated environment 35F- 45Fdegrees.

Must be able to work for periods of time in freezer 10F to - 10F degrees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Kitchen prep experience and some basic knife skills preferred; minimum of 6 months experience as a trimmer preferred. Experience with laser portion machinery or other meat production equipment preferred. 6 months in production, manufacturing or meat trimming experience required.

CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING

• Knowledge of poultry, beef, lamb, and pork products.
• Knowledge of USDA grades and standards.

LICENSES

N/A

EDUCATION

N/A

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

FREQUENCY:

STAND

CONTINUOUSLY WALK OCCASIONALLY DRIVE VEHICLE N/A SIT OCCASIONALLY

LIFT

1-10 lbs (Sedentary) OCCASIONALLY11-20 lbs (Light) FREQUENTLY21-50 lbs (Medium)

FREQUENTLY 51-100 lbs (Heavy) OCCASIONALLY Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) N/A

CARRY

1-10 lbs (Sedentary) OCCASIONALLY11-20 lbs (Light) OCCASIONALLY21-50 lbs (Medium) FREQUENTLY 51-100 lbs (Heavy) OCCASIONALLY Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) OCCASIONALLY

PUSH/PULL1

FREQUENTLY CLIMB/BALANCE2 FREQUENTLY STOOP/SQUAT FREQUENTLY KNEEL FREQUENTLY BEND FREQUENTLY REACH ABOVE SHOULDER OCCASIONALLYTWIST FREQUENTLYGRASP OBJECTS 3 CONTINUOUSLY MANIPULATE OBJECTS 4

FREQUENTLYMANUAL DEXTERITY 5 FREQUENTLY

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $19.00 and $21.45 hr.

As applicable, this role may also receive overtime compensation.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.

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US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit www.usfoods.com to learn more.

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