Meat Cutters/Saw Operators
About The Position
Empire Packing is hiring a Meat Cutter in the Production department in Denver. The position reports to the Production Lead and works on the production floor. The role involves operating a saw, cutting and trimming meat to product specifications, supporting production on Line 2, and maintaining product quality, food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety. The employee may also perform other related duties as needed to meet the organization’s ongoing needs. The applicant who fills the position will be eligible for Local 7 UFCW membership, union vision, medical, and dental coverage after one year, paid sick leave and paid vacation after one year, and a 401(k) with employer matching. The hourly rate is based on experience and starts at $23.00 per hour.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Ability to speak, read, and write English.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Significant experience in a production process.
- Experience cutting meat using a saw or knife.
- Experience in food processing.
- Consistent attendance at work.
- Considerable knowledge of production processes and work requirements.
- Good attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills.
- Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
- Adaptability and dependability, with the ability to follow direction and cooperate with others.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, stoop, crouch, and kneel intermittently.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in a cold environment.
Responsibilities
- Verify the saw is properly set up, the duster is working, the correct blade is installed, and the saw is operating properly.
- Cut designated products and send them down the conveyor to the meat cutters on the line.
- Trim bone and fat from product and discard bone and fat in barrels; send trimmings down the designated hole and conveyor for AQL inspection.
- Send meat designated for the Grasselli to pre-trimmers for trimming to product specifications, then ensure it passes through the skinner before being put into the Grasselli.
- Obtain the production order guide from the leads and verify box counts and tray counts for each item on Line 2.
- Operate the properly pre-operated forklift for the opening crew.
- Direct Utility personnel and communicate with Leads to ensure Line 2 is producing the correct items.
- Reposition machinery when necessary.
- Cut product to specification for K-Bobs and fajitas and prevent overproduction.
- Place product on peach paper, with pieces kept separate, when it needs to sit before use.
- Maintain production quality and ensure the tools and supplies needed for the work are available.
- Safely and properly take apart equipment and store it appropriately.
- Notify the Lead when issues arise.
- Maintain sanitation of work areas.
- Follow company safety rules, use required safety equipment, and monitor safe work practices.
- Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe, quality food meeting regulatory and company requirements.
- Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF System.
- Be accountable to Denver Processing Food Safety and Quality Principles.
Benefits
- Local 7 UFCW membership.
- Union vision, medical, and dental coverage after one year.
- Paid sick leave after one year.
- Paid vacation after one year.
- 401(k) with employer matching.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
