Meat Processing Associate

National Star Services, a 28-year-old facility management company providing services nationwide, is currently seeking a reliable and hardworking Protein Processing Specialist to join our team at a client facility in Chicago, IL 60608.

Important: This position requires working in a cold environment and performing physical, hands-on processing duties. Candidates must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position.

Employment Type: Full-Time Temp-to-Hire

Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Performing daily protein processing, which may include knife and saw work.
• Following specific customer requirements for cuts, portions, and packaging.
• Carefully picking, checking, and preparing customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Maintaining accurate and adequate inventory levels.
• Paying close attention to detail to ensure products meet quality and customer specifications.
• Operating processing equipment safely and properly.
• Cleaning and maintaining processing equipment on a daily basis.
• Following all workplace safety, sanitation, and cleanliness procedures.
• Performing other warehouse and processing duties as assigned.

Schedule:

Monday – Friday

1st Shift:  6:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Overtime: Available

Pay Rate:

$20.00 per hour.  (Biweekly Pay)

Requirements

• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency is required to effectively communicate.
• Must be authorized to lawfully work in the US.
• Must have reliable transportation to get to and from work.
• Must be willing to undergo a Background Check.
• Must be available to start working as soon as possible.
• Must have a strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions.
• Desire to learn, grow, and become part of a thriving team.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. continuously throughout the workday.
• Must be able to remain standing and active for extended periods of time.
• Must be comfortable working in a cold-temperature environment ranging from 0°F to 40°F.
• Must be comfortable working with knives and/or saws as required for protein processing.
• Previous food processing, meat processing, warehouse, or similar experience is a plus.

Depending on the volume of applications received, only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and most closely match the position requirements will be contacted for an interview.