Meat Production Associate

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.

Location is at Chicago Stock Yards in Aurora, IL

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, OT and Saturdays as needed.

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The Production Associate wraps, boxes and labels fresh cut meat items for distribution. Must adhere to USDA Safety and Sanitation Regulations and customer specification by maintaining clean the production rooms and equipment.

• 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.

• 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.

High School graduate or GED preferred with basic reading, writing and math skills.

• 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.

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 continually in refrigerated environment 35°F‑45°F.
• Must be able to work for periods of time in freezer
  -10°F to +10°F.

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%

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

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

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

• 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 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.