Butcher

Chicago Meat Authority (CMA), 1120 W 47th Pl, Chicago, IL 60609, USA.

Chicago Meat Authority (CMA) is proud to have celebrated 36 years in the food industry. Located in Chicago’s historic Stockyards, CMA is a forward looking processor of value added beef, pork, and poultry items with a strong focus on selling the Healthcare, Hotel, and Institutional Markets (HRI), meat purveyors, and multi‑unit regional and national chains up to and including big box stores.

CMA also specializes in custom cuts for further processors including grinding operations, deli manufacturers, and the prepared entrée market.

The position of Butcher at our meat processing facility requires willingness to work in a cold environment.

• Debone, cut and trim meat to specification while maintaining yield, throughput, and quality standards. Product includes, but is not limited to, beef navels, beef briskets, pork picnics, pork hams, pork loins, and poultry product. Pack product according to specifications in boxes or bags on a conveyor table.
• Further trim specific cuts of beef and pork after bones have been removed while maintaining the same standards.
• Make cost‑effective cutting decisions.

• Butcher experience.
• Perform all duties as required by production supervisor.
• Follow CMA policies and procedures.
• Required to work overtime, including some Saturdays.
• Required to wear all personal protective equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and push up to 50 pounds depending on specific function being performed.
• Ability to crouch and bend repeatedly.
• Meat processing and/or refrigerated manufacturing experience preferred.
• Worked at least one year in each of the previous three jobs preferred.
• Ability to work with cold materials in a cold, humid environment.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Follow all safety regulations and support others in working safely.

• Productivity and a strong attention to detail.
• A sense of urgency.

Starting Rate: $19.00 per hour up to $22.11 per hour, based on experience.

• Pension
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Meat Purchase Program

To be the preferred supplier of our customers, the preferred customer of our strategic suppliers, and a model employer in our industry.

Chicago Meat Authority, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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