Production Associate 1st shift

US Foods•Aurora, IL

4d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Associate prepares and packs meat products to meet production demands, USDA safety and sanitation regulations, and customer specifications. The role is based at the Chicago Stock Yards in Aurora, Illinois, and works on the first shift. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with overtime and Saturdays as needed. The finish time depends on when work is completed. The position involves processing and packaging meat products in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Employees may perform product receiving and selection, packaging, sorting, re-boxing, marination, further processing, and facility sanitation. Work takes place continually in refrigerated temperatures of 35°F–45°F and may require periods in a freezer at -10°F to +10°F, with company-provided apparel. The role requires following food safety requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices, company manufacturing requirements, safety regulations, and customer specifications. Compensation is expected to be $19.00–$20.75 per hour, depending on relevant experience, education, skills, function, location, and other applicable factors. Overtime compensation may also apply. Benefits may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, an employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.

Requirements

Able to work continually in a refrigerated environment at 35°F–45°F.
Able to work for periods of time in a freezer environment at -10°F to +10°F, using company-provided apparel.
Able to work overtime as needed, potentially with or without notice.
Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
Able to perform the listed physical activities, including continuous standing and grasping objects; frequent lifting of 10–20 lbs., 25–50 lbs., and 50–100 lbs.; and frequent pushing/pulling, climbing or balancing, stooping or squatting, kneeling, bending, manipulating objects, and reaching or turning.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Experience in production, warehousing, food processing, manufacturing, food production, or food service warehouse environments.

Responsibilities

Prepare meat products to feed production lines or prepare them for the next processing stage.
Use tools, processes, and materials to process and package meat products within planned schedules.
Follow food safety requirements and Good Manufacturing Practices.
Visually inspect meat products to ensure they meet specifications.
Meet company standards and customer specifications.
Assist with cleaning the general work area.
Perform activities that may include product receiving and selection, packaging, sorting, re-boxing, marination, further processing, and facility sanitation.
Complete miscellaneous duties as assigned.