Custom Meat Cutter

US Foods; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 31,684 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Meat Cutter to prepare high quality meat cuts according to customer specifications, operating knives and band saws in a refrigerated setting. You will read cut tickets, label portions, and maintain sanitary conditions while meeting yield and time benchmarks.

Minimum 1 year of meat cutting experience, high school diploma or GED preferred. Band saws and laser portion machinery experience are a plus, with knowledge of USDA grades appreciated.

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.

Responsibilities

• Trim and customize portions of meat products using knives, band saws or other meat production equipment.
• Count and stack portions per customer and company specifications.
• Label portions 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.
• Work continually in a refrigerated environment 35°F-45°F.
• Finish time is when work is completed and overtime may be required.

Skills

Meat cutting

Knife skills

Reading cut tickets

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Band saws

Laser portion machinery

Job description

## Custom Meat CutterApplylocations: SY Lexington NCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R280945ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITEJoin Our Community of Food People!Prepare 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.**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: 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. The expected base rate for this role is between $23.00-$24.00/hour.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\*\*\***