Custom Meat Cutter

Poultry Science Association, Inc.; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

Poultry Science Association, Inc. is hiring a Meat Cutter Custom to prepare high quality meat portions in a fast paced production setting. The role requires precise knife work and operation of band saws or related equipment to meet customer specifications.

Responsibilities include trimming, labeling, room setup, and maintaining sanitation per GMP. The position is typically on first shift in a refrigerated environment, with possible overtime based on workload.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred for fast paced production environments.
• Must have at least 1 year of meat cutter experience and knife skills.
• Experience with band saws or laser portion machinery is preferred.
• Knowledge of poultry, beef, lamb, and pork products and USDA grades is expected.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high quality cuts of meats according to customer specifications and company standards.
• Trim and customize portions using knives, band saws or other equipment.
• Count and stack portions on trays per customer and company specs; label portions.
• Set up cutting room; keep area clean and sanitized; follow GMP and safety guidelines.
• Work in a refrigerated environment (35°F-45°F); perform overtime as required.
• Complete miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Skills

Meat cutting

Knife skills

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Band saws

Laser portion machinery

Other meat production equipment

Job description

Prepare high quality cuts of meats according to customer specifications using company standards and adhering to all safety requirements.

We help YOU make it!

The pay for the Meat Cutter Custom is $22.00/hour

Benefits start day one!

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 1st Shift

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.

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. Knowledge of NAMA guidelines and product cut numbers, i.e. 1184F vs 1184B is required. Must be able to work continually in a refrigerated environment 35°F- 45°F

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law(for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $22.50-$23.00/hour.

This role may also receive overtime compensation.

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.

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