Custom Meat Cutter
About The Position
The Custom Meat Cutter trims and customizes portions of meat products to customer and company specifications, using knives, band saws, or other meat production equipment. The role includes counting and stacking portions on trays, labeling portions with supplied product labels, and setting up the cutting room as needed. The cutter maintains a clean and sanitized cutting room and surrounding area and follows company Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to maintain sanitary conditions. This position works continually in a refrigerated environment between 35°F and 45°F in a fast-paced production environment. The scheduled shift is Monday through Friday on first shift. The finishing time depends on completion of the work, and overtime may be required, with or without notice. Other duties may be assigned. The posting lists pay as $22.00 per hour in its opening summary and an expected base rate of $22.50–$23.00 per hour later in the description. Compensation may depend on relevant experience or education, skills, function, geographic location, and other applicable factors. The role may also receive overtime compensation.
Requirements
- At least one year of experience as a meat cutter.
- Skilled specialty meat cutter using knives.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
- Knowledge of poultry, beef, lamb, and pork products, including USDA grades and standards.
- Knowledge of NAMA guidelines and product cut numbers, such as 1184F versus 1184B.
- Ability to work continually in a refrigerated environment between 35°F and 45°F.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
- Experience with band saws, laser portion machinery, or other meat production equipment.
Responsibilities
- Trim and customize meat product 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 supplied product 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 between 35°F and 45°F.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Pre-tax spending accounts
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Life insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
