Master Meat Cutter

US Foods, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

US Foods, Inc. is seeking an experienced Meat Cutter to prepare high quality cuts according to customer specifications in a fast-paced production setting.

You will operate knives, band saws and other equipment, read cut tickets, and maintain clean, GMP-compliant work areas in a refrigerated environment. The role requires strong math, English communication, and mentoring junior cutters. Overtime may be required with compensation aligned to experience at $25.00–$26.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience as a meat cutter in a production setting.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a meat cutter including middle meats such as filets and ribeye.
• Experience with band saws, laser portion machinery or other meat production equipment is required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Trim and customize portions of meat according to customer specs.
• Count and stack portions per customer specs.
• Label portions with supplied product labels.
• Read and understand cut tickets.
• Set up the cutting room as required.
• Maintain sanitary cutting rooms and surroundings.
• Follow GMP to maintain sanitary conditions.
• Train and mentor junior cutters.
• Work continually in a refrigerated environment 35°F-45°F.
• Finish time is when work is completed and could require overtime without notice.

Skills

Meat cutting

Read cut tickets

Safety compliance

Mentoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Band saws

Laser portion machinery

Knives

Meat production equipment

Job description

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.
• Train and mentor junior level cutters in basic skills improvement
• 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 (5) years’ experience as a meat cutter including middle meats such as filets and ribeye.
• Experience with band saws, laser portion machinery or other meat production equipment is required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations.
• Must have basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
• 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.
• Knowledge of NAMA guidelines and product cut numbers required.

LICENSES

• N/A

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• N/A

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

• STAND: CONTINUOUSLY
• WALK: OCCASIONALLY
• DRIVE VEHICLE: N/A
• SIT: OCCASIONALLY
• LIFT 1-10 lbs (Sedentary): OCCASIONALLY
• 11-20 lbs (Light): FREQUENTLY
• 21-50 lbs (Medium): FREQUENTLY
• 51-100 lbs (Heavy): OCCASIONALLY
• Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): N/A
• CARRY 1-10 lbs (Sedentary): OCCASIONALLY
• 11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY
• 21-50 lbs (Medium): FREQUENTLY
• 51-100 lbs (Heavy): OCCASIONALLY
• Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): N/A
• PUSH/PULL 1: FREQUENTLY
• CLIMB/BALANCE 2: FREQUENTLY
• STOOP/SQUAT: FREQUENTLY
• KNEEL: FREQUENTLY\
• BEND: FREQUENTLY
• REACH ABOVE SHOULDER: OCCASIONALLY
• TWIST: FREQUENTLY
• GRASP OBJECTS 3: CONTINUOUSLY
• MANIPULATE OBJECTS 4: FREQUENTLY
• MANUAL DEXTERITY 5: FREQUENTLY

1 (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 (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $25.00-$26.00/hour .This role may also receive overtime compensation. 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

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