Custom Meat Cutter

Smart Foodservice Stores; 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

Short-term and long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Smart Foodservice Stores in Greensburg, PA is seeking a Meat Cutter to prepare high quality cuts of meat according to customer specifications and company standards. You will operate knives and meat production equipment, trim portions, label products, and keep the cutting area clean while following GMP.

The role requires at least one year of meat cutter experience, ability to work in a refrigerated 35°F-45°F environment, and willingness to overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• 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 of poultry, beef, lamb, and pork products including USDA grades and standards.

Responsibilities

• 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 portions with supplied number product labels.
• Set up cutting room as required.
• Keep cutting room and surrounding area clean and sanitized.
• Follow company GMP to maintain sanitary conditions.
• Work continually in a refrigerated environment 35°F-45°F.
• Complete miscellaneous other duties as assigned.

Skills

Meat cutting skills

Knife handling

Attention to safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Knives

Band saws

Laser portion machinery

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

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.

• 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.

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:

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:

• health insurance
• pre-tax spending accounts
• retirement benefits
• paid time off
• short-term and long-term disability
• employee stock purchase plan
• life insurance

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