Custom Meat Cutter

US Foods•Lexington, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Custom Meat Cutter is responsible for preparing high quality cuts of meat according to customer specifications, adhering to company standards and all safety requirements, and maintaining yield and time benchmarks. This role involves trimming and customizing portions of meat products using various equipment, counting and stacking portions, labeling products, and setting up the cutting room. The incumbent must ensure cutting rooms and surrounding areas are clean and sanitized, follow company GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) to maintain sanitary conditions, and work continually in a refrigerated environment (35°F- 45°F). The position may require overtime without notice, as the finish time is dependent on work completion.

Requirements

Skilled as a specialty meat cutter using knives.
Minimum (1) year experience as a meat cutter.
Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
Ability to read and understand customers’ specifications and do basic math functions.
Knowledge of poultry, beef, lamb, and pork products including USDA grades and standards.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Experience with band saws, laser portion machinery or other meat production equipment.
Knowledge of NAMA guidelines and product cut numbers.

Responsibilities

Trim and customize portions of meat products using knives, band saws or other meat production equipment.
Count and stack on tray portions per customer and company specifications.
Label portion with supplied product labels.
Read and understand cut tickets.
Set up the cutting room as required.
Keep cutting rooms and surrounding area clean and sanitized.
Follow company GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) to maintain sanitary conditions.
Work continually in a refrigerated environment 35°F- 45°F.
Complete miscellaneous other duties as assigned.
Finish time is when work is completed and could require overtime without notice.