Custom Meat Cutter

US Foods, Inc.

Lexington (AL)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 33,000

Full time

8 days ago

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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

US Foods, Inc. is hiring a meat cutter for first shift onsite in a refrigerated facility. The role requires trimming, portioning, labeling, and reading cut tickets, with overtime possible as production demands require.

Enjoy benefits from day one and work in a team-focused environment with adherence to GMP standards and safety procedures. The position emphasizes accuracy, speed, and the ability to understand customer specifications.

Qualifications

Specialty meat cutter experience required.
Minimum 1 year experience as a meat cutter.
Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
Ability to read and understand customer specifications and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

Trim and customize portions of meat products using knives, band saws or other equipment.
Count and stack portions per customer and company specs.
Label portions with supplied product labels.
Read cut tickets.
Set up the cutting room as required.
Maintain sanitary conditions per GMP and keep areas clean.
Work in a refrigerated environment 35°F-45°F.

Skills

Meat cutting

Knife skills

Fast-paced work

Math/basic calculations

Education

HS diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Band saws

Laser portion machinery

Meat production equipment

Job description

$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: CONTINUOUSLY

WALK: OCCASIONALLY

DRIVE VEHICLE: N/A

SIT: OCCASIONALLY

LIFT

1-10 lbs (Sedentary): OCCASIONALLY

11-20 lbs (Light): FREQUENTLY

21-50 lbs (Medium): FREQUENTLY

51-100 lbs (Heavy): OCCASIONALLY

Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): N/A

CARRY

1-10 lbs (Sedentary): OCCASIONALLY

11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY

21-50 lbs (Medium): FREQUENTLY

51-100 lbs (Heavy): OCCASIONALLY

Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): N/A

PUSH/PULL 1: FREQUENTLY

CLIMB/BALANCE 2: FREQUENTLY

STOOP/SQUAT: FREQUENTLY

KNEEL: FREQUENTLY

BEND: FREQUENTLY

REACH ABOVE SHOULDER: OCCASIONALLY

TWIST: FREQUENTLY

GRASP OBJECTS 3: CONTINUOUSLY

MANIPULATE OBJECTS 4: FREQUENTLY

MANUAL 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