Meat Cutters/Saw Operators

Empire Packing•Denver, CO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Meat Cutter works on the production floor in Denver and reports to the Production Lead. The role involves preparing and cutting meat products to specification, supporting production-line operations, maintaining product quality and food safety, and helping ensure equipment and work areas are handled safely and properly. Duties may include related tasks needed to meet the organization’s ongoing needs. The position requires working in a cold environment and performing physical activities such as standing, walking, bending, lifting, stooping, crouching, and kneeling. The employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. New team members undergo drug, alcohol, and background checks after an offer and before starting employment. Employment eligibility must be verified by the end of the third day of work.

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.
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

Check that the saw is set up correctly, its dust system is working, the correct blade is installed, and the saw operates properly.
Cut designated products and send them down the conveyor to meat cutters on the line.
Trim bone and fat from products; discard bone and fat in barrels and send trimmings down the designated opening and conveyor for AQL inspection.
Send meat designated for the Grasselli to pre-trimmers, ensure it is trimmed to product specifications, and move it through the skinner before the Grasselli cutter loads it into the machine.
Obtain the production order guide from leads and verify box counts and tray counts for each item on the line.
Operate the forklift for the opening crew after confirming it has been properly pre-operated.
Direct Utility personnel and communicate with Leads to ensure the line produces the correct items.
Reposition machinery when necessary.
Cut product for K-Bobs and fajitas to specification and avoid overproduction.
Place product on peach paper without allowing pieces to touch if it must sit out before use.
Maintain production quality and ensure required tools and supplies are available.
Safely and properly disassemble equipment and store it correctly.
Notify the Lead when issues arise.
Sanitize work areas.
Comply with company safety rules and monitor proper use of safety equipment and practices.
Follow established food-safety and quality programs, policies, and practices to meet regulatory and company requirements.
Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF System.
Remain accountable to Denver Processing Food Safety and Quality Principles.