Production Associate

Posted 9 Days Ago
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Bulkhead, OH, USA
In-Office
10-48 Hourly
Entry level
Food • Logistics
The Role
Trim and prepare meat products to customer specifications, identify cuts, label sub-primals, detect material deficiencies, and support production through teamwork. Perform heavy lifting and work in refrigerated, wet environments around moving machinery and sharp surfaces, maintaining quality and safety standards.
Summary Generated by Built In

Company:  

US1079 Buckhead Meat Midwest, Inc.-Ohio Division

Sales Territory:  

None

Zip Code:

43619

Travel Percentage:  

0

Compensation Range:

$10.00 - $48.00

The 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.com

**Buckhead Ohio will be holding walk-in interviews—if you would like to interview, please submit an application and prepare to discuss recent work experience with managers onsite. 
 

Walk-in interview times: 

-Tuesday from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
-Thursday from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

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.

Skills Required

  • Meat trimming and knife skills
  • Basic knowledge of meat cuts
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • 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
  • Ability to see deficiencies in raw materials
  • Ability to identify products by name at sight and trim all loins
  • Ability to label/identify sub primal cuts after trimming
  • Knowledge of basic cuts and trim produced by the prep table (stew, roasts, PTRs, etc.)
  • Some heavy lifting required
  • Ability to work in refrigerated, cold and wet processing and warehouse areas
  • Ability to smell to detect wholesomeness and spoilage
  • Ability to safely operate around moving machinery and sharp surfaces; manual dexterity

Sysco Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sysco and has not been reviewed or approved by Sysco.

  • Healthcare Strength Multiple national medical plan options with telehealth, behavioral health resources, and targeted programs indicate broad coverage and support. Preventive care access and ancillary offerings (dental, vision, Rx advocacy) further reinforce the package.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with automatic company contributions plus a match, alongside an employee stock purchase plan, underscores solid retirement support. At union locations, enhanced pension terms add to perceived long‑term value.
  • Pay Growth & Progression Recent collective bargaining outcomes with substantial wage increases demonstrate meaningful pay progression where contracts apply. In high‑volume markets, incentive structures can amplify earnings beyond base rates.

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The Company
HQ: Houston, TX
24,120 Employees

What We Do

Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food and related products to customers who prepare meals away from home. This includes restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, entertainment venues, and more. Sysco operates almost 340 distribution centers, in over 10 countries, with 76,000 colleagues serving approximately 730,000 customer locations. The company generated sales of more than $81 billion in fiscal year 2025 that ended June 28, 2025. As the world’s largest food-away-from-home distributor, Sysco offers customized supply chain solutions, bespoke specialty product offerings, and culinary support to drive customers to innovate and optimize their operations. We act as a trusted business partner to our customers, helping them grow through our industry-leading portfolio that includes fresh produce, premium proteins, specialty products, sustainably focused items, equipment and supplies, and innovative culinary solutions. For more information, visit www.sysco.com. For important news and key information for Sysco investors, visit the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at investors.sysco.com.

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