National Star Services

Meat Processing Worker

Chicago, Illinois, United StatesOn-siteFull time

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The job, broken down

You'll cut, portion, and package meat at a client facility in Chicago, working in a cold room with knives and saws. It's a full-time temp-to-hire role staffed through National Star Services.

What you'd actually do

Process protein daily, including knife and saw work
Cut, portion, and package products to customer specs
Pick, check, and prepare customer orders
Track and maintain inventory levels
Check product quality against customer specifications
Operate and clean processing equipment daily

Must-haves

Bilingual English/Spanish
Two valid forms of ID (Photo ID and SSC)
Reliable transportation
Willingness to pass a background check
Available to start immediately
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs continuously
Ability to stand and stay active for full shifts
Comfortable working in 0°F to 40°F temperatures

Nice to have

Previous food processing, meat processing, or warehouse experience

Read before you apply

Temp-to-hire through a staffing company, not direct hire by the client facility
No mention of benefits (health insurance, PTO, etc.)
Physical demands are heavy (50 lbs lifting, extended standing, cold exposure) with no mention of safety gear or breaks

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Steps to get this job

1In your application, use the exact phrase 'Protein Processing Specialist' since that's the internal title they use, even though the posting title says Meat Processing Worker
2Lead with any prior meat cutting, food processing, or cold-storage warehouse experience right at the top of your resume or intro message
3State your bilingual English/Spanish level clearly and specifically, since it's listed as a hard requirement, not a preference
4Mention you have reliable transportation and both required ID forms ready, since they list this as a requirement upfront, to speed past that screening step

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About the role

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.
Two valid forms of ID (Photo ID & SSC)
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.

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