Production Butcher / Meat Cutter

HireQuestNW • Burlington, WA

3d • $23 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

A locally owned, premium meat producer in Burlington, WA is looking for production butchers and meat cutters to support daily production. This is a hands-on role for dependable candidates who take pride in quality work, safe knife handling, and showing up on time. The position is a strong fit for someone with meat cutting, grocery meat department, food production, culinary prep, or related knife experience who wants to build a long-term career in the trade. Pay will depend on demonstrated skill level. Candidates with limited cutting experience may be considered for a trainee or production-support path, while experienced cutters may qualify for the higher end of the range. This role is a production butcher / meat cutter with room to grow into higher-level cutting work. The schedule is full-time, with exact days and hours to be confirmed during the hiring process. The work environment is a cold production setting with knives, equipment, sanitation standards, and physical work.

Requirements

• Previous meat cutting, butcher, meat department, culinary prep, or production knife experience is preferred.
• Strong attendance and on-time performance.
• Reliable transportation to and from the Burlington area.
• Comfort working in a cold production environment and standing for a full shift.
• Ability to use knives safely and follow strict safety and sanitation procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed and perform repetitive hand and arm movements.
• A team-minded, quality-focused attitude and a willingness to keep learning.

Nice To Haves

• Retail meat cutting, butcher shop, processing, smokehouse, grinding, sausage
• Experience working around food safety standards, production schedules, or quality-control expectations.
• Interest in growing toward a higher-level or journeyman meat cutter skill set over time.

Responsibilities

• Cut, trim, portion, and prepare meat products according to production needs and quality standards.
• Use knives, saws, grinders, and other equipment safely and correctly, depending on assigned work.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and product-handling procedures throughout the shift.
• Maintain a steady pace while keeping cuts accurate and consistent.
• Inspect product for quality and communicate issues or concerns to the appropriate lead or manager.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and stocked for production.
• Work as part of a small team and follow direction from production leads and management.

What This Job Offers

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