Custom Meat Cutter

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We’ve been providing chefs with expertly cut and portioned beef and pork for over 120 years, based on rigid meat-selection criteria, precise beef aging and expert trimming. Whatever your need, from white-linen presentation to casual family dining, our procurement experts will find the best-quality options that work for your budget and pack-size needs, carefully selected from our extensive meat assortment.

The Meat Cutter position will prepare high quality cuts of meats according to customer specifications using company standards and adhering to all safety requirements.

$28.84/Hour, Benefits on Day 1!

Monday-Friday 1st Shift No Nights/no Weekends

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• Trim and customize portions of meat products using knives, band saws or other meat production equipment.
• Count and stack on tray portions per customer and company specifications.
• Label portion with supplied number product labels.
• Set up cutting room as required.
• Keep cutting room and surrounding area clean and sanitized.
• Follow company GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) to maintain sanitary conditions.
• Work continually in a refrigerated environment 35°F- 45°F.
• Complete miscellaneous other duties as assigned.

***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

​Education/Training:  High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred. Incumbent must have the ability to work in a fast paced production environment.  Finish time is when work is completed and could require overtime with our without notice.

Related Experience/Requirements: Skilled as a specialty meat cutter using knives required; minimum (1) year experience as a meat cutter. Experience with band saws, laser portion machinery or other meat production equipment is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:  Knowledge of poultry, beef, lamb, and pork products including USDA grades and standards.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33%

FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66%

CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100%

Never: 0%

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:        

SIT: Occasionally

STAND: Continuously

WALK: Occasionally

DRIVE: Occasionally (pallet jack)

         

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT:

1-10 lbs (Sedentary): Occasionally

10-20lbs (Light): Frequently

25-50lbs (Medium): Frequently

50-100lbs (Heavy): Occasionally

Over 100lbs (Very Heavy): Rarely

         

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO CARRY:       

1-10 lbs (Sedentary):Occasionally

10-20 lbs (Light): Occasionally

25-50 lbs (Medium): Frequently

50-100 lbs (Heavy): Occasionally

Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): Never

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:        

Push/pull: Frequently 

Step/Climb/balance: Frequently 

Stoop/squat: Frequently

Kneel: Frequently

Bend: Frequently

Reach above shoulder: Occasionally

Grasp objects: Continuously

Manipulate objects: Frequently

Reach/Turn:  Frequently

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law.  The expected base rate for this role is between $27.84-$28.84/Hour.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off​ , short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.

***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***