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Meat Production Associate at Aurora, IL Stock Yards - 1st Shift - Hablamos Español!

US Foods, Inc.
Aurora, IL, United States
  • Manufacturing
  • Full-time
Our job summary
Overtime-paid first shift at Chicago Stock Yards with bilingual (Spanish) team. Meat Production Associate, 1st shift, Mon–Fri with OT/Sat as needed; Aurora (Chicago Stock Yards), IL; full-time hourly production role in refrigerated/freezer environments; ongoing/permanent role. - High school diploma or GED preferred - Able to work in refrigerated (35–45°F) and freezer (-10–10°F) conditions - Able to lift/carry up to 50–100 lbs frequently and perform physical tasks (stoop, squat, kneel) - Production/warehouse or food-processing experience preferred - Comfortable with overtime and flexible finish times
Full description

Location is at Chicago Stock Yards in Aurora, IL

Schedule: Monday - Friday, OT and Saturdays as needed.

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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°F- 45°F.   Must be able to work for periods of time in a freezer environment -10°F to +10°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

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