Meatcutter (MVO)

Defense Commissary Agency•Camp Pendleton, CA
•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of the position is to perform duties of a meatcutter and to operate a motor vehicle, driving between the Camp Pendleton Commissary and the San Onofre Commissary. In addition to the operation of a motor vehicle, the incumbent may occasionally be required to operate an electric, diesel, or gasoline powered fork lift.

Requirements

  • Be a U.S. citizen or national.
  • Meet minimum age requirement.
  • Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
  • Appointment is subject to successful verification of identity and employment eligibility through E-Verify.
  • Appointment is subject to a favorable suitability or fitness outcome, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • New federal employees will be fingerprinted.
  • Be able to obtain and maintain clearance eligibility based on the appropriate background investigation.
  • May be subject to a probationary/trial period.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • Walks and stands continuously while working.
  • Frequently lifts, pushes, and pulls pieces and boxes of meat weighing 50 to 100 pounds.
  • Preparing ready-to-eat cuts and special orders such as crown roasts
  • Using hand tools and operating powered meat cutting equipment
  • Cleaning and sanitizing meatcutting tools, equipment, and work areas to maintain required standards
  • Operating a refrigerated truck, semi-tractor, or similar vehicle
  • Operating an electric, diesel or gasoline powered forklift
  • Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

  • In addition to the operation of a motor vehicle, the incumbent may occasionally be required to operate an electric, diesel, or gasoline powered fork lift.

Responsibilities

  • Performs a full range of meat cutting tasks associated with processing beef, pork, veal, and lamb into retail and ready-to-eat cuts for sale to patrons
  • Advises patrons of storage life, temperature requirements, thawing times, and proper cooking procedures of meat and meat products
  • Ensures all sanitation requirements for meat preparation areas are met
  • Operates a refrigerated truck, with a Gross Vehicular Weight (GVW) of 33,000 pounds round-trip between various Commissaries
  • Operates electric, diesel, or gasoline powered forklift capable of lifting loads weighing less than 10,000 pounds

Benefits

  • A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
  • As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
  • Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
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