Meal Category Lead
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Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Food Distribution, Meat ProcessingIndustries
Requirements
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations and conversions to determine the amounts and sizes of products needed for orders
- Ability to read, write and communicate in the English language
- Prior experience with portion cutting meat
- Ability to reduce processing costs by cutting and sizing portions accurately with good yields
- Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
- Able 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
- Customer-service oriented
- Detail oriented
- Capable of handling multiple tasks at once
- Ability to be trained and learn new skills
- Physical demands: Standing, walking, reaching, heavy lifting, ability to touch, feel, manipulate fingers and limbs to handle objects, controls, operate equipment; ability to smell to detect wholesomeness and spoilage
- Ability to work in refrigerated processing and warehouse areas that are cold, wet, with exposure to moving machinery
Responsibilities
- Assists front line supervision in performing some leadership duties
- Communicates daily objectives, KPIs, and functions as a liaison between line employees and supervisors
- Mentors and trains employees, both new and seasoned
- Orders meat as needed
- Works alongside team to direct the short-term flow and organization of production area
- Accurately cuts to trim and yield specifications as specified by information provided by cut tickets
- Communicates any discrepancies between cutting tickets and normal customer purchases to the supervisor
- Properly labels all products and equipment to conform to all legal and safety regulations
- Properly and accurately records all necessary data to produce assigned cutting yield tests
- Accurately counts product inventory levels and maintains levels set forth by the supervisor
- Ensures that all product specifications are being met according to guidelines
- Maintains work areas in compliance with U.S.D.A. guidelines
- Assembles and tears down any equipment in the work area at the beginning and/or end of shift
- Properly cleans, stores, and maintains all knives, scales, etc. assigned
- Manages profitability by achieving product yields and meeting deadlines for product readiness
- Completes other duties as assigned
- Knows and understands the company’s safety and health goals and objectives; assists in achieving these by participating in the safety program
- Helps develop and follow all safe work practices
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the compensation range for the Meat Lead position?
The compensation range is $10.00 - $48.00 per hour. Factors such as specific skills, years of experience, and other factors may determine the actual rate of pay, and eligibility for the Company's Incentive Plan may apply.
Is this a remote position, or is there a required location?
This is not a remote position; it is based in the Illinois Division with zip code 60140 and involves hands-on work in a production area with no travel required.
What skills are required for the Meat Lead role?
Required skills include prior experience with portion cutting meat, ability to perform mathematical calculations and conversions, knowledge of raw materials and production processes, and professional skills like being detail-oriented, a good team player, and customer-service oriented.
What is the work environment like at Sysco for this role?
The role involves working alongside a team in a production area, mentoring and training employees, maintaining USDA compliance, and participating in safety programs in a hands-on meat processing environment with physical demands like standing, walking, reaching, and heavy lifting.
What makes a strong candidate for the Meat Lead position?
Strong candidates have prior experience with portion cutting meat, the ability to perform math calculations, interact well as a team player, stay detail-oriented while handling multiple tasks, and demonstrate commitment to completing jobs with good yields and safety compliance.
Sysco
Foodservice distribution for restaurants and healthcare
About Sysco
Sysco Corporation specializes in foodservice distribution, primarily serving restaurants, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. The company offers a variety of products and services, including food items, kitchen equipment, and marketing support, tailored to meet the specific needs of its clients. Sysco differentiates itself from competitors by providing comprehensive solutions, such as the "Restaurants Rising Toolkit" during the COVID-19 pandemic, which helps restaurants adapt to new dining trends. The goal of Sysco is to make running a restaurant easier and more profitable for its clients.
Houston, TexasHeadquarters
1970Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Food & AgricultureIndustries