Machine Operator - Cut

Buckhead & Newport Meat and Seafood; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckhead & Newport Meat and Seafood in Aurora, CO is seeking a Cut Machine Operator to lead the cut machine crew, keep equipment running, and prioritize product flow to meet daily demand.

You will set up machines for specific products, adjust weights and thicknesses, read work orders, and operate saws to portion subprimal into steaks by weight. The role involves a cold, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Able to operate band saws safely and accurately.
• Must read work orders and translate into production steps.
• Capable of weight and size checks and basic math calculations.
• Comfortable in a cold, fast-paced production area.
• Proficient with basic computer functions and ticket systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the cut machine crew and keep machines running efficiently.
• Prioritize product order to meet daily demands.
• Set up machines based on product to maximize yields.
• Adjust weight and thickness parameters as needed.
• Read work orders and communicate upcoming items and counts.
• Operate saws to portion subprimal into steaks by weight.

Skills

Saws

Portioning operator

Yield testing

Machine operation

Reading tickets

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Job description

• Cut Machine operators are responsible for leading the cut machine crew and keeping the machines running as efficiently as possible
• They also prioritize the order of products to be cut to meet demands
• Set machines up based on a specific product to ensure the proper program is used to maximize yields
• Adjust weight and thickness parameters if necessary
• Read work orders and inform machine staff on what item is coming next including the piece count needed
• Operation of saws-Portion subprimal into steaks by weight using a band saw

Responsibilities

• Cut Machine operators are responsible for leading the cut machine crew and keeping the machines running as efficiently as possible
• They also prioritize the order of products to be cut to meet demands
• Set machines up based on a specific product to ensure the proper program is used to maximize yields
• Adjust weight and thickness parameters if necessary
• Read work orders and inform machine staff on what item is coming next including the piece count needed
• Operation of saws-Portion subprimal into steaks by weight using a band saw

Skills

• Saws-Able to operate saw safely, recognize portion weights visually, responsible for individual yield and throughput (lb.)
• Portioning operator - serves as a single meat cutter for the line.
• Responsible for merchandising of subprimal in their entirety, programs machines to maximize value and meet customer specifications, perform basic troubleshooting, leads team when applicable, in-depth cutting knowledge, yield testing, maintaining throughput (lbs.)
• basic ability to read tickets and special requests, ability to recognize cuts of meat, able to write numbers and basic descriptions, able to work in a cold/wet environment fast-paced environment
• Ability to perform mathematical functions to ensure accurate weight and size products. Light, moderate, and/ or heavy required Knowledge of products.
• Basic computer capabilities