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Meat Cutter

Albertsons Companies•Oregon City, OR
•Onsite

About The Position

As a Meat Cutter, you prepare fresh meat products—including beef, poultry, and other items—for display. You trim, cut, package, and label products accurately, monitor freshness, and accommodate customers’ questions and special cut requests. You help keep the department organized, stocked, and operating smoothly while maintaining clean work areas and meeting food-safety standards. The role uses equipment such as knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment, and requires following training, safety procedures, company policies, and applicable regulations. Work may involve standing for extended periods, refrigerated environments, and lifting up to 75 pounds. Availability for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Prior meat-cutting or food-preparation experience is required.
  • Ability to operate power equipment such as saws, grinders, and slicers after training and in accordance with safety guidelines.
  • Knowledge of meat cuts and preparation techniques is required.
  • Ability to work in refrigerated environments and maintain sanitation standards.
  • Availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 75 pounds.
  • Ability to comply with company policies, including food-safety, sanitation, and dress standards.

Nice To Haves

  • Clear customer communication and ability to assist with special cut requests.
  • Familiarity with meat cuts, preparation methods, and cooking recommendations.
  • Attention to detail in portioning, packaging, labeling, and product-quality checks.
  • Organization and time-management skills.
  • Awareness of merchandising and maintaining attractive displays.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, trim, cut, and portion beef, poultry, and other meat products for display.
  • Package and label products accurately and maintain product quality and freshness.
  • Assist customers, answer questions, and fulfill special cut requests.
  • Operate knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment according to training and safety guidelines.
  • Keep the meat department organized, stocked, and operating smoothly.
  • Maintain clean work areas and follow food-safety, sanitation, and safe food-handling practices.
  • Maintain well-stocked, visually consistent meat displays.
  • Follow company policies, safety requirements, dress standards, and applicable regulatory guidelines.

Benefits

  • Inclusive work culture built on belonging.
  • Competitive wages paid weekly.
  • Flexible work schedules.
  • Associate discounts.
  • Training, career growth, and development support.
  • Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
  • Vacation and paid time off.

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Based on current job postings on Teal, the average Meat Cutter salary in the US is approximately $44,000 per year, with a typical range of $33,000 to $56,000.
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