First shift Meat Cutter

The Wenger Group; Souderton (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Promotional opportunities

Rewards & recognition programs

Robust onboarding and training program

Employee discounts (Perks at Work)

Job summary

The Wenger Group is seeking a full-time boner/trimmer to support the Leidy's operations in Pennsylvania. The role involves removing primal from the cut line, boning, trimming, and adhering to strict USDA and SQF/HACCP/GMP guidelines.

Ideal candidates can follow directions, perform basic math, and maintain safety while working on a fast-paced production line. Must be able to lift up to 8 pounds and stand for extended periods; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow directions and perform basic math.
• Strong knife skills and proper handling/sharpening of blades.
• Must be able to lift up to 8 lbs frequently and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Remove primal from primal cut line and bone out or trim per daily need according to specifications.
• Assist other boner/trimmers by removing primal and positioning on table.
• Cut off shoulders top and trim meat products per daily need and specs.
• Follow USDA, Leidy SQF, HACCP, GMP requirements and safety rules at all times.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic math

Knife skills

Manual dexterity

Lifting 8 lbs

Safety awareness

Job description

Who Are We

We're a leading Northeast family-owned food, agricultural products, and agricultural services organization headquartered in Pennsylvania. We provide animal nutrition and feeds; specialty protein production, processing, and marketing; on-farm protein production services; and grain, fertilizer, and ingredient procurement.

Who Are We

We're a leading Northeast family-owned food, agricultural products, and agricultural services organization headquartered in Pennsylvania. We provide animal nutrition and feeds; specialty protein production, processing, and marketing; on-farm protein production services; and grain, fertilizer, and ingredient procurement.

Leidy's is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Wenger Group since 2022. Leidy's is a 125-year-old pork company still located on the family farm in Pennsylvania, where Jacob Leidy was deeded the original land grant by William Penn in 1753.

We're a stable company with strong core values, great benefits, competitive wage structure, and a safe and healthy work environment. With over 1000 team members, we're a growing company in an essential sector – agriculture!

Learn more here: https://www.thewengergroup.com

What Your Day Looks Like

Under general supervision, remove primal from primal cut line and bone out and/or trim product based on daily need according to specifications. Additional responsibilities include assisting other boner/trimmers by removing primal from primal cut line and positioning on table. Accurately cut off shoulders top. Trim meat products, (remove skin, fat, bones, as well as any blood clots, etc. according to daily need and according to specifications. Trim special cuts based on daily need. Follows all USDA and Leidy SQF, HACCP, GMP requirements. Maintain and observe all safety rules and regulations at all times. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Specific Responsibilities

• Handle all products and equipment in a proper and safe manner.
• Follow all USDA and Leidy's TQC standards, safety rules, regulations, and guidelines. Communicate any concerns to supervisor when necessary.
• Keep pace with production levels and/or line speed.
• Remove shoulder from primal cut line. Position on table and proceed to bone out based on daily need. Bone shoulders could include boned pics boxed (as is), boned pics for sausage (heavy fat trimmed off), zip net pics (trim according to specifications).
• Be conscious of proper yields and production standards.

Who Are You

Must be able to follow directions, have basic math, communication, and interactions skills. Must be able to differentiate between products and specialty cuts or hog parts and have good knife skills with respect to proper use, handling and sharpening. Some functions require repetitive motion such as pinch & hard grasping knife. Must be able to lift, push, or pull 8 lbs. frequently. Must be able to pinch, grasp hard, perform fine manipulations repetitively, work on or near moving machinery, and work with arms above shoulder level. Must be able to occasionally bend, squat, twist and frequently reach. Must be able to continuously stand. Must have a valid driver's license. Must be able to work overtime as required.

Benefits

In addition to our more traditional benefits, we also offer great perks and numerous resources for professional development and team building:

• Promotional opportunities
• Rewards and recognition programs
• Robust onboarding and training program
• Employee Discount Programs (Perks at Work) Employee referral program Encouraging and collaborative culture

What Our Benefits Are

• Paid Time Off
• Care bridge Empoyee Assistance Program

For All Full-time Members

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Medical Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care
• Flexible Spending
• Account Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance

Each team member has the potential to earn a yearly bonus based on the achievement of company goals.

The Wenger Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, state or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.