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

Paid time off

Job summary

US Foods in Lexington, NC is seeking a skilled meat cutter to prepare high quality cuts according to customer specifications. Work in a refrigerated environment (35°F–45°F) with knives, band saws, and other equipment, and maintain sanitary conditions.

Overtime may be required to finish tasks. The ideal candidate has at least one year of meat cutting experience, reads cut tickets accurately, and can perform basic math for portioning.

Qualifications

• Skilled as a specialty meat cutter using knives required.
• Minimum 1 year experience as a meat cutter.
• Ability to read and understand customers’ specifications and perform basic math.
• Knowledge of USDA grades and standards.
• Familiarity with GMP and sanitary practices.

Responsibilities

• Trim and customize portions of meat products to customer specifications.
• Read cut tickets and label portions.
• Set up cutting room and maintain sanitation.
• Operate band saws and other meat production equipment.
• Overtime may be required to finish tasks.

Skills

Meat cutting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Band saws

Laser portion machinery

Job description

## Custom Meat CutterApply: SY Lexington NC: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R283628ARE 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 Shift **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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 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. **RELATIONSHIPS*** **Internal:** The incumbent is required to interact with employees, sales, and management at levels of responsibility throughout the company in a professional manner.* **External:** N/A **WORK ENVIRONMENT*** **Onsite**: Must be able to work continually in a refrigerated environment 35°F- 45°F. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS*** Skilled 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. **EDUCATION*** High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred. **CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING*** Knowledge of poultry, beef, lamb, and pork products including USDA grades and standards. **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS*** Experience with band saws, laser portion machinery or other meat production equipment is preferred.* Knowledge of NAMA guidelines and product cut numbers preferred. **PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS*** Must be able to perform the following physical activities for the described length of time. OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER **JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:****FREQUENCY:**STAND: CONTINUOUSLYWALK: OCCASIONALLYDRIVE VEHICLE: N/ASIT: OCCASIONALLY LIFT1-10 lbs (Sedentary): OCCASIONALLY11-20 lbs (Light): FREQUENTLY21-50 lbs (Medium): FREQUENTLY51-100 lbs (Heavy): OCCASIONALLYOver 100 lbs (Very Heavy): N/A CARRY1-10 lbs (Sedentary): OCCASIONALLY11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY21-50 lbs (Medium): FREQUENTLY51-100 lbs (Heavy): OCCASIONALLYOver 100 lbs (Very Heavy): N/A PUSH/PULL 1: FREQUENTLYCLIMB/BALANCE 2: FREQUENTLYSTOOP/SQUAT: FREQUENTLYKNEEL: FREQUENTLYBEND: FREQUENTLYREACH ABOVE SHOULDER: OCCASIONALLYTWIST: FREQUENTLYGRASP OBJECTS 3: CONTINUOUSLYMANIPULATE OBJECTS 4: FREQUENTLYMANUAL DEXTERITY 5: FREQUENTLY 1 (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\\*\\*\\***