Meat Lead

Job Title

Assists front line supervision in performing some leadership duties. Communicates daily objectives. KPI's and functions as a liaison between line employees and supervisors. Mentor and Train employees new and seasoned. Order meat as needed.

Responsibilities

Work alongside team to direct the short-term flow and organization of production area.

Accurately cut to trim and yield specifications as specified by information provided by cut tickets

Communicate any discrepancies between cutting tickets and normal customer purchases to the supervisor

Properly label all products and equipment to conform to all legal and safety regulations

Properly and accurately record all necessary data to produce assigned cutting yield tests

Accurately count product inventory levels and maintain levels set forth by the supervisor

Ensure that all product specifications are being met according to guidelines

Maintain work areas in compliance with U.S.D.A. guidelines

Assemble and tear down any equipment in the work area at the beginning and/or end of your shift

Properly clean, store and maintain all knives, scales, etc. assigned to you

Manage profitability by achieving product yields and meeting deadlines for product readiness

Complete other duties as assigned

To know and understand the company's safety and health goals and its objectives. Assist the company in achieving these goals by participating in the safety program

To help develop and follow all safe work practices

Qualifications

Ability to perform mathematical calculations and conversions to determine the amounts and sizes of products needed for orders

Ability to read, write and communicate in the English language

Prior experience with portion cutting meat

Professional Skills

Ability to reduce processing costs by cutting and sizing portions accurately with good yields.

Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Able 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.

Customer-service oriented

Detail oriented.

Capable of handling multiple tasks at once.

Ability to be trained and learn new skills

Physical Demand

Standing, walking and reaching are regular activities for this employee

Heavy lifting activities for this employee

Ability to touch, feel, manipulate fingers and limbs to handle objects, controls, operate various processing, and material handling equipment is necessary.

The ability to smell is required, to detect levels of wholesomeness and spoilage.

Work Environment

This position requires the candidate to be in refrigerated processing and warehouse areas. These areas are cold and wet and exposure to moving machinery are a regular occurrence.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Overview

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

Affirmative Action Statement

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.