Meat Trimmer - 1st / 2nd Shifts
Sysco
Buckhead Chicago · posted Nov 5, 2026
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The posting
Company:
US1292 Buckhead Meat Midwest Inc.-Illinois DivisionSales Territory:
NoneZip Code:
60140Travel Percentage:
0Compensation Range:
$18.00 - $20.00The 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.comReady to roll up your sleeves and be part of something that matters? Join our food production team and help bring high-quality products from the production floor to our customers. Every day brings opportunities to learn new skills, work with a great team, operate equipment, and make an impact on our operation. From preparing and processing products to packaging and quality checks, your contributions help keep our business moving. We’re looking for dependable, motivated individuals who take pride in their work, value teamwork, and are ready to grow with us!
**· Walk-In interviews conducted on Wednesdays from 12pm - 4pm.
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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.
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