Experienced Meat Cutter

Performance Food Group (New); West Salem (WI); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness Benefits

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Performance Food Group (New) is hiring a Meat Cutter in West Salem, Wisconsin. The role involves portioning and packaging meats to specifications, while ensuring a clean and safe working environment. Candidates should have at least 1 year of relevant experience and a high school diploma.

The position offers a competitive pay of $20 per hour, Monday to Friday schedule, and various benefits starting from day one, including health and wellness benefits.

Qualifications

• 1+ year Meat Cutter Experience or relevant culinary skills.
• Ability to lift 10-60 pounds frequently; occasional heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

• Slice and package meats/seafood according to specifications.
• Perform safety checks and maintain cleaning standards.
• Assist in general housekeeping and adhere to quality regulations.

Skills

Knowledge of portion control practices

Ability to stand continuously for 8-10 hours

Manual dexterity for handling meats

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Company Description

Performance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick‑service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts build close relationships with customers – providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Job Description

Position Details

• $10,000 Hiring Bonus – Any person who has worked for a Performance Food Group (PFG) owned company within the last 6 months is not eligible to receive this incentive.
• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday (No Weekends)
• Start Time: Between 6am to 7am until job is complete
• Pay Range: From $20 per hour based on experience
• Work Location: 1130 Industrial Ave., West Salem, WI
• Phone: 608‑793‑9306

We Deliver the Goods

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Purpose

Portion cut, slice and package meats/seafood to specific sizes and weights according to work order specifications and customer preferences, clean and sanitize tools ensuring all safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality standards are met and to maintain the efficient flow of product through the production process. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Responsibilities

• Review work schedule, perform safety check on equipment, obtain supplies required to perform the work and prepare for operations. At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Check cutting list and obtain stock from coolers, open cases and place trash in proper receptacle.
• Cut various size portions of raw meat/seafood (Beef / Pork / Lamb / Seafood) by hand with knives using proper cutting techniques.
• Clean and sanitize knives and tools, maintain and abide by USDA regulations and standards as required.
• Cut portions of meat/seafood using band saw or slicer, check weights and place cut meat portions into proper tubs.
• Remove totes and tubs of scrap and place in pick‑up area.
• Assist Packers and Sanitizers as required.
• Perform general housekeeping duties, clean packaging work area and equipment, maintain and abide safety and quality regulations and standards as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Benefits information is available upon request.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or GED.

Experience: 1+ year Meat Cutter Experience or butcher, chef or Culinary/knife skills experience.

Skills:

• Knowledge of portion control practices and familiar with the various cuts and types of meat products.
• Ability to stand continuously for 8‑10 hours; perform frequent lifting of 10‑60 pounds, occasional 60+ pounds; occasionally push/pull tubs of meat over 100 pounds.
• Requires very repetitive work of the upper extremities with frequent twisting and bending at the waist along with extended reaching at knee level, waist level and shoulder level. Manual dexterity required to assemble boxes, operate machines, handle meats, etc.
• Must be able to work in a damp, cool environment (40‑45 °F) with some exposure to freezer temperatures and work a flexible schedule, depending on work volume.
• Position must pass a post‑offer drug test and background check.

Preferred Qualifications

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EEO Statement

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.