Meat Cutter

Albertsons Companies • Corvallis, OR

15d

About The Position

As a Meat Cutter, you prepare fresh meat products to high quality standards, including trimming, cutting, packaging, and labeling beef, poultry, and other items for display. You assist customers by answering questions and fulfilling special cut requests. You also keep the department organized and stocked, monitor product freshness, maintain displays, and clean work areas in accordance with food safety and sanitation standards. The role uses knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment, and requires following company policies, safety procedures, and regulatory guidelines. The work may involve standing for extended periods, working in refrigerated environments, and lifting up to 75 pounds. Availability for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Prior meat cutting or food preparation experience is required.
• Ability to operate power equipment such as saws, grinders, and slicers after training and according to safety guidelines.
• Knowledge of meat cuts and preparation techniques.
• Ability to work in refrigerated environments and maintain sanitation standards.
• Availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to comply with company policies, including food safety, sanitation, and dress standards.

Nice To Haves

• Clear customer communication skills and ability to fulfill special cut requests.
• Attention to detail in portioning, packaging, labeling, and maintaining product quality.
• Familiarity with meat cuts, preparation methods, and cooking recommendations.
• Organization and time-management skills.
• Merchandising awareness and ability to maintain attractive, consistent displays.

Responsibilities

• Trim, cut, and prepare beef, poultry, and other meat products for display.
• Package and label products accurately and maintain product quality.
• Assist customers, answer questions, and fulfill special cut requests.
• Monitor freshness and maintain well-stocked, visually consistent displays.
• Operate knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment according to training and safety guidelines.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and follow food safety and sanitation practices.
• Follow company policies, safety requirements, dress standards, and applicable regulatory guidelines.

Benefits

• Inclusive work culture built on belonging.
• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Associate discounts.
• Training, career growth, and development.
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
• Vacation and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed