Custom Meat Cutter
US Foods•Blasdell, NY
•$27 - $27•Onsite
About The Position
Prepare high-quality cuts of meat according to customer specifications, company standards, and safety requirements while meeting yield and time benchmarks. This onsite role works continually in a refrigerated environment maintained at 35°F–45°F. The schedule is Monday through Friday on the first shift, and the finish time depends on completion of the work; overtime may be required without notice. The advertised pay is $26.50 per hour, with the expected base rate ranging from $26.50 to $27.00 per hour. Benefits are available on Day 1.
Requirements
- Skilled specialty meat cutter using knives.
- At least one year of experience as a meat cutter.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
- Ability to read and understand customer specifications and perform basic math functions.
- Knowledge of poultry, beef, lamb, and pork products, including USDA grades and standards.
- Ability to work continually in a refrigerated environment at 35°F–45°F.
- Physical ability to stand continuously; walk, sit, lift, carry, push/pull, climb/balance, stoop/squat, kneel, bend, reach above shoulder, twist, grasp objects, manipulate objects, and perform manual dexterity tasks at the stated frequencies.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
- Experience with band saws, laser portion machinery, or other meat production equipment preferred.
- Knowledge of NAMA guidelines and product cut numbers preferred.
Responsibilities
- Trim and customize portions of meat products using knives, band saws, or other meat production equipment.
- Count and stack portions on trays according to customer and company specifications.
- Label portions with supplied product labels.
- Read and understand cut tickets.
- Set up the cutting room as required.
- Keep cutting rooms and surrounding areas clean and sanitized.
- Follow company Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to maintain sanitary conditions.
- Work continually in a refrigerated environment at 35°F–45°F.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
- Interact professionally with employees, sales, and management throughout the company.
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
Education Level
High school or GED
