Beef Fabrication Specialist: Primal & Custom Cuts

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC is seeking a Meat Fabrication Specialist – Primal & Custom Processing in Mansfield, OH to join a fast-paced facility. The role focuses on breaking beef carcasses into primal cuts for wholesale distribution and processing custom orders to retail specifications.

The position requires 1+ years of meat cutting experience, strong HACCP knowledge, and the ability to work in a cold environment while lifting 50+ lbs.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of meat cutting or processing in a plant or wholesale setting.
• Strong skills in primal and subprimal breakdown.
• Boning experience on rounds and chucks is a plus; training available for the right candidate.
• Solid understanding of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP requirements.
• Physically able to stand a full shift, lift 50+ lbs, and work in a cold environment.

Responsibilities

• Break beef carcasses into primal and subprimal cuts for wholesale distribution.
• Process custom orders down to retail and portion-cut specifications.
• Perform boning work on chucks and rounds as needed.
• Handle grinding, packaging, labeling, and proper product storage.
• Keep knives sharp, clean, and properly sterilized throughout the shift.
• Operate processing equipment safely and according to facility standards.
• Follow all HACCP and FSIS food safety and sanitation protocols without exception.
• Assist with end-of-shift cleanup and sanitization of the fabrication room and equipment.
• Support cooler organization and load-out for wholesale and custom orders as needed.

Skills

Meat cutting

Primal/subprimal breakdown

Boning

Food safety/HACCP

Physical stamina

Job description

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC is seeking a Meat Fabrication Specialist – Primal & Custom Processing in Mansfield, OH to join a fast-paced facility. The role focuses on breaking beef carcasses into primal cuts for wholesale distribution and processing custom orders to retail specifications.

The position requires 1+ years of meat cutting experience, strong HACCP knowledge, and the ability to work in a cold environment while lifting 50+ lbs.