Meat Packer/Production Associate

Job Description

Job Description

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 and pack meat products to achieve production demands. Must adhere to USDA Safety and Sanitation Regulations and customer specifications.

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:
Work in a fast-paced environment preparing meat products to feed lines and/or prepare for the next stage of processing
Effectively utilize tools, processes, and materials to process and package meat products within planned schedules
Follow all Food Safety requirements and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
Perform visual inspection of meat products to meet certain specifications
Meet company standards and customer specifications
Assist in cleanliness of general work area

QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be able to work continually in a refrigerated environment 35&degree;F- 45&degree;F.   Must be able to work for periods of time in a freezer environment -10&degree;F to +10&degree;F with company provided apparel.   May require overtime with or without notice.  Finish time is when work is completed.

Education/Training: High School graduate or GED preferred with basic reading, writing and math skills.

Related Experience/Requirements: Production, warehouse, food processing, manufacturing, food production or food service warehouse environments preferred.  Able to work overtime as needed. Complete miscellaneous and other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:   Perform various roles including activities such as product receiving and selection, packaging, sorting, re-boxing, marination, further processing and facility sanitation while adhering to company manufacturing requirements and safety regulations.

Work Environment

Work continually in refrigerated environment 35F- 45Fdegrees
Must be able to work for periods of time in freezer 10F to - 10F degrees

Physical Requirements

Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time:

OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33% FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% Never: 0%

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:          

• SIT: Occasionally.
• STAND: Continuously.
• WALK: Occasionally.
• DRIVE: Continuously.

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT:  

• 1-10lbs: Occasionally.
• 10-20lbs: Frequently.
• 25-50lbs: Frequently.
• 50-100lbs: Frequently.
• Over 100lbs: Never.

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO CARRY:        

• 1-10 lbs.: Occasionally.
• 10-20 lbs.: Occasionally.
• 25-50 lbs.: Occasionally.
• 50-100 lbs.: Occasionally.
• Over 100 lbs.: Never.

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:          

• Push/pull: Frequently.
• Step/Climb/balance: Frequently. 
• Stoop/squat: Frequently.
• Kneel: Frequently.
• Bend: Frequently.
• Reach above shoulder: Occasionally.
• Grasp objects: Continuously.
• Manipulate objects: Frequently.
• Reach/Turn: Frequently.

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $20.00 and $20.75 hr.

As applicable, this role will 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.