Experienced Meat Cutter

Performance Foodservice; West Salem (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day 1

401K with employer matching

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Performance Foodservice in West Salem, WI is seeking a Meat Cutter to portion cut and package meats/seafood to specific sizes and weights, ensuring GMP and food safety standards. You will help maintain efficient production flow and support the team in daily operations.

The role requires experience in meat cutting, the ability to stand 8–10 hours, and physical capability to lift heavy loads. Work schedule is Monday–Friday with an early start.

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 and ability to stand for long hours.

Responsibilities

• Review work schedule and perform safety checks on equipment.
• Check cutting list and obtain stock from coolers; cut portions of meat/seafood by hand.
• Cut various size portions of raw meat/seafood (Beef/Pork/Lamb/Seafood) by hand with knives.
• Clean and sanitize knives and tools; maintain USDA regulations and standards.
• Operate band saw or slicer to cut meat portions and place in tubs.
• Assist Packers and Sanitizers as required; perform general housekeeping.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Meat cutting

Knife skills

Stamina

Heavy lifting

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• $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.


• Start Time: Between 6am to 7am until job is complete


• Pay Range: From $20 per hour based on experience


• Phone: [phone]
  

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: [phone]
  

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 may include, but not limited to:

• 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.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  

Required 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 be familiar with the various cuts and types of meat products.


• Ability to stand continuously for 8 – 10 hours; ability to perform frequent lifting of 10 – 60 pounds, 60+ pounds occasionally from all positions; ability to occasionally push/pull tubs of meat weighing in excess of 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 is required to assemble boxes, operate machines, handle meats, etc.


• Must be able to work in a damp, cool environment (40-45 degree) with some exposure to freezer temperatures and work a flexible schedule, depending on work volume.


• This position must pass a post offer drug test and background check.
  

Compensation

From $20 per Hour