Custom Meat Cutter
About The Position
Prepare high-quality cuts of meat according to customer specifications, company standards, and safety requirements. The role trims and customizes meat portions using knives and production equipment, counts and stacks portions on trays, labels products, and sets up and sanitizes the cutting room. Work takes place continually in a refrigerated environment maintained at 35°F–45°F. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday on the first shift. The finish time depends on completion of the work, and overtime may be required with or without notice. The posting lists pay at $22.00 per hour and an expected base rate of $22.50–$23.00 per hour; compensation depends on relevant experience, education, skills, function, location, and other applicable factors. Benefits start on day one. Benefits that may be available include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, an employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.
Requirements
- At least one year of experience as a meat cutter.
- Required skill as a specialty meat cutter using knives.
- Knowledge of poultry, beef, lamb, and pork products, including USDA grades and standards.
- Knowledge of NAMA guidelines and product cut numbers.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
- Ability to work continually in a refrigerated environment at 35°F–45°F.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
- Experience with band saws, laser portion machinery, or other meat production equipment preferred.
Responsibilities
- Trim and customize meat portions using knives, band saws, or other meat production equipment.
- Count and stack portions on trays according to customer and company specifications.
- Label portions using the supplied product-number labels.
- Set up the cutting room as required.
- Keep the cutting room and surrounding area clean and sanitized.
- Follow company Good Manufacturing Practices to maintain sanitary conditions.
- Work continually in a refrigerated environment at 35°F–45°F.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Benefits start on day one.
- Health insurance may be available.
- Pre-tax spending accounts may be available.
- Retirement benefits may be available.
- Paid time off may be available.
- Short-term and long-term disability may be available.
- Employee stock purchase plan may be available.
- Life insurance may be available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
