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Food Production Worker

Ag Jobs
Des Plaines, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2026
Company:
US1292 Buckhead Meat Midwest Inc.-Illinois Division

Sales Territory:
None

Zip Code:
60140

Travel Percentage:
0

Compensation Range:
$17.50 - $19.00

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.

You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:
For information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

JOB SUMMARY
Ability to cut meet to customer specifications with a high yielding level of skill. Support the production team with proper level of trimmed product ready for further processing.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience
  • Meat trimming and Knife skills
  • Basic knowledge of meat cuts
  • Working in team environment

Skills
  • Ability 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 and detail-oriented
  • Customer-service oriented

Responsibilities
  • Able to see deficiencies in raw materials
  • Ability to identify the product by proper name at sight as well as the ability to trim all loins
  • Ability to label /identify sub primal cuts after trimming to ensure product is ready for next step in processing.
  • Knowledge of basic cuts and trim that prep table is responsible for producing (stew, roasts, PTRs, etc.)
  • Some heavy lifting required

Physical Demands and Working Environment
  • Heavy lifting activities for this employee
  • The ability to touch, feel, manipulate fingers and limbs to operate various processing and material handling equipment is necessary
  • The ability to smell is required, in order to detect levels of wholesomeness and spoilage
  • This position requires the candidate to be in refrigerated processing and warehouse areas. These areas are cold and wet and exposure to moving machinery and sharp surfaces are a regular occurrence.

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.

Salary : $18 - $19

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