Meat Production Associate - Stock Yards

We’re excited about your interest in pursuing the next step in your career with US Foods! Your continuous growth and development is critical to our success. US Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our US Foods Application Accommodation Line at 855-873-2468. You will be prompted to leave a message. Please state the specifics of the assistance needed and your contact information. A member of our HR department will return your call within two business days. https://www.usfoods.com/careers/job-application-accomodation.html ## 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°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,…