Meat Cutter

Costco Wholesale Corporation•Albuquerque, NM

19d

About The Position

The Meat Cutter cuts, trims, and prepares raw meat for sale using saws, knives, a grinder, and a tenderizer, while providing a high level of member service. The role follows Costco specifications and production standards, maintains product quality and consistency, and helps with wrapping and stocking meat displays. The position also involves handling meat and supplies, inspecting and reassembling sanitized equipment, rotating products, cleaning and sanitizing work areas, complying with health and safety procedures, performing routine equipment maintenance, and assisting with other department or warehouse duties as needed. Open availability is needed to meet business needs.

Requirements

Open availability to meet the needs of the business.
If hired, provide proof of authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Cut and trim meat to Costco specifications using a band saw and knives.
Operate tenderizing and grinding machines and follow department production procedures and quality standards.
Transfer prepared meat to styrofoam trays and move trays to racks for wrapping.
Assist with wrapping tasks, which may include re-wrapping fish.
Stock the meat display case according to the Meat Manager’s product presentation and merchandising plan.
Bring cases of meat weighing up to 99 pounds from the cooler and empty them onto preparation areas.
Restock meat room supplies and boxes of meat weighing up to 99 pounds.
Inspect and reassemble equipment sanitized the previous night.
Rework the display case to assess daily production needs and rotate product.
Check the fat content of each batch from the grinder.
Clean and sanitize the work area throughout the day and comply with health code requirements, including sanitation standards and proper temperatures.
Perform routine maintenance on machinery, equipment, and implements.
Provide and ensure prompt, courteous member service.
Ensure proper cleanup and disposal of hazardous materials.
Operate vehicles, equipment, or machinery as needed.
Assist with department duties and other warehouse departments as necessary.

Benefits

Paid time off
Health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, hearing aid, pharmacy, and behavioral health coverage
Employee assistance
Health care reimbursement account
Dependent care assistance plan
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
AD&D insurance
Life insurance
401(k)
Stock purchase plan for eligible employees