Experienced Meat Cutter

PFG | Performance Good Group

11d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Performance Foodservice, a broadline distributor within Performance Food Group, serves local customers including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. The Experienced Meat Cutter portions, cuts, slices, and packages meat and seafood to work-order specifications and customer preferences while following safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), USDA, and quality standards. The role helps maintain an efficient production flow and supports the department and organization as needed.

The position is based at 1130 Industrial Ave., West Salem, Wisconsin. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with no weekends. Work begins between 6:00 and 7:00 a.m. and continues until the job is complete. Pay starts at $20 per hour, depending on experience. A $10,000 hiring bonus is offered, subject to an exclusion for people who worked for a PFG-owned company within the past six months.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of meat-cutting experience, or experience as a butcher, chef, or in culinary/knife skills.
• Knowledge of portion-control practices and familiarity with meat cuts and product types.
• Ability to stand continuously for 8–10 hours; frequently lift 10–60 pounds; occasionally lift more than 60 pounds from various positions; and occasionally push or pull tubs of meat weighing more than 100 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive upper-extremity work involving frequent twisting and bending at the waist and extended reaching at knee, waist, and shoulder levels.
• Manual dexterity to assemble boxes, operate machines, and handle meat.
• Ability to work in a damp, cool environment of 40–45 degrees, with some exposure to freezer temperatures, and to work a flexible schedule depending on work volume.
• Must pass a post-offer drug test and background check.

Responsibilities

• Review the work schedule, perform safety checks on equipment, obtain supplies, and prepare for operations; secure equipment and complete necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
• Check cutting lists, obtain stock from coolers, open cases, and dispose of trash in the proper receptacle.
• Hand-cut portions of raw beef, pork, lamb, and seafood using proper knife techniques.
• Clean and sanitize knives and tools, and follow applicable USDA regulations and standards.
• Use a band saw or slicer to cut portions, check weights, and place portions in the appropriate tubs.
• Remove scrap totes and tubs and place them in the pickup area.
• Assist packers and sanitizers as needed.
• Perform housekeeping duties and clean packaging work areas and equipment while following safety and quality standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Day 1 health and wellness benefits
• Employee stock purchase plan
• 401(k) employer matching
• Education assistance
• Paid time off
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Growth opportunities
• Safe and inclusive working environment with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
• $10,000 hiring bonus, subject to eligibility restrictions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED