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Meat Production Associate - Stock Yards

Gourmet Ranch LLC
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 7/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/19/2026

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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.

1st shift

schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm (OT)

Hablamos Español!

Houston, TX Stock Yards Facility

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 $16.00 and $17.00 hr. As applicable, This role is also eligible for 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. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.

***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

Salary : $16 - $17

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