Master Meat Cutter

Smart Foodservice Stores; Village of Blasdell (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

health insurance

pre-tax spending accounts

retirement benefits

paid time off

short-term and long-term disability

employee stock purchase plan

life insurance

Job summary

Smart Foodservice Stores is seeking an experienced Meat Cutter to prepare high-quality meat cuts to customer specifications while following company standards and safety guidelines. You will work in a refrigerated environment and may require overtime to complete production goals.

The position offers day-one benefits and a Monday–Friday 1st shift. Prior experience with band saws and laser portion machinery is essential, along with accurate portioning and label preparation.

Qualifications

• Specialty meat cutter with knives required.
• Minimum 5 years of meat cutting experience including middle meats.
• Experience with band saws and laser portion machinery.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to read and understand customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Trim and customize portions of meat products.
• Count and stack portions per customer and company specs.
• Label portions with supplied product labels.
• Read and understand cut tickets.
• Set up the cutting room as required.
• Keep cutting rooms clean and sanitized; follow GMPs.
• Train junior cutters in basic skills.
• Work in a refrigerated environment (35°F-45°F).
• Finish time is when work is completed; overtime may be required.

Skills

Meat cutting

Band saw operation

English literacy

Reading cut tickets

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Band saws

Laser portion machinery

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.

$30.00/Hour, Benefits on Day 1! Monday-Friday 1st Shift

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.

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:
FREQUENCY:
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 $30.00-$30.50/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
• life insurance

EOE - Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status