Custom Meat Cutter

US Foods; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits on Day 1

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

US Foods, Inc. is hiring a skilled meat cutter to prepare high quality cuts according to customer specs. You will trim, portion, label, and package meat in a refrigerated 35°F–45°F room, while maintaining GMP standards. Typical shift is Monday–Friday on the 1st shift with wage around $23–$24 per hour; benefits start day 1 and overtime may apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as a meat cutter.
• Ability to read and understand customers’ specifications and perform basic math functions.

Responsibilities

• Trim and customize portions of meat to customer specifications.
• Label portions with provided product labels.
• Set up the cutting room as required and maintain sanitary conditions in a refrigerated environment.

Skills

Meat cutting experience

Basic math skills

Reading customer specifications

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Knives

Band saws

Laser portion machinery

Job description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITEPrepare high quality cuts of meat according to customer specifications using company standards and adhering to all safety requirements. Able to keep within yield and time benchmarks.$23.00/Hour, Benefits on Day 1!Monday-Friday 1st ShiftESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESTrim 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 product labels.Read and understand cut tickets.Set up the cutting room as required.Keep cutting rooms 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.Finish time is when work is completed and could require overtime without notice.RELATIONSHIPSInternal: The incumbent is required to interact with employees, sales, and management at levels of responsibility throughout the company in a professional manner.External: N/AWORK ENVIRONMENTOnsite: Must be able to work continually in a refrigerated environment 35°F- 45°F.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSSkilled as a specialty meat cutter using knives required.Minimum (1) year experience as a meat cutter.Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.Ability to read and understand customers’ specifications and do basic math functions.EDUCATIONHigh school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.CERTIFICATIONS/TRAININGKnowledge of poultry, beef, lamb, and pork products including USDA grades and standards.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience with band saws, laser portion machinery or other meat production equipment is preferred.Knowledge of NAMA guidelines and product cut numbers preferred.PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONSMust be able to perform the following physical activities for the described length of time.OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVERJOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:FREQUENCY:STAND: CONTINUOUSLYWALK: OCCASIONALLYDRIVE VEHICLE: N/ASIT: OCCASIONALLYLIFT1-10 lbs (Sedentary): OCCASIONALLY11-20 lbs (Light): FREQUENTLY21-50 lbs (Medium): FREQUENTLY51-100 lbs (Heavy): OCCASIONALLYOver 100 lbs (Very Heavy): N/ACARRY1-10 lbs (Sedentary): OCCASIONALLY11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY21-50 lbs (Medium): FREQUENTLY51-100 lbs (Heavy): OCCASIONALLYOver 100 lbs (Very Heavy): N/APUSH/PULL 1: FREQUENTLYCLIMB/BALANCE 2: FREQUENTLYSTOOP/SQUAT: FREQUENTLYKNEEL: FREQUENTLYBEND: FREQUENTLYREACH ABOVE SHOULDER: OCCASIONALLYTWIST: FREQUENTLYGRASP OBJECTS 3: CONTINUOUSLYMANIPULATE OBJECTS 4: FREQUENTLYMANUAL DEXTERITY 5: FREQUENTLY1 (Push/Pull: Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift)2 (Climb/Balance: In/Out Truck/Trailer to cab. On/Off ramp to ground level and side doorsteps and Platform of trailer. Stairs)3 (Grasp Objects: Hand truck, boxes, cartons, steering wheel)4 (Manipulate Objects: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paperwork, truck gate, straps)5 (Manual Dexterity: Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers)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 $23.00-$24.00/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. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***