Beef Primal & Custom Fabrication Specialist

Zaddy Solutions; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Zaddy Solutions in Mansfield, OH is seeking a Meat Fabrication Specialist for primal and custom processing. The role pays $20–$30/hour based on experience, with a 1st shift, Monday–Friday schedule.

The facility handles both wholesale and custom orders and emphasizes skill development in a cold, production environment. You will break down carcasses, process custom orders to retail specs, perform boning, and ensure strict food-safety protocols while maintaining equipment and workspace.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of meat cutting or processing experience in a plant, wholesale operation, or comparable setting
• Strong primal and subprimal breakdown skills preferred
• 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
• Reliable and focused with the ability to maintain quality output throughout a production shift
• Experience on a fabrication line at a larger processing facility is a plus

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

Lifting 50+ lbs

Job description

Zaddy Solutions in Mansfield, OH is seeking a Meat Fabrication Specialist for primal and custom processing. The role pays $20–$30/hour based on experience, with a 1st shift, Monday–Friday schedule.

The facility handles both wholesale and custom orders and emphasizes skill development in a cold, production environment. You will break down carcasses, process custom orders to retail specs, perform boning, and ensure strict food-safety protocols while maintaining equipment and workspace.