Meat Cutter

Sky Mavis; Butte (MT); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Sky Mavis is seeking a Meat Cutter to join Three Bears Alaska, a family-owned Alaskan grocery chain. The role involves cutting, trimming, and preparing meat for sale while ensuring exemplary customer service. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, a Food Handling Certification, and a commitment to safety standards. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan. Starting pay is $17/hr, with full-time and part-time schedules available. Reliable commuting is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in meat cutting and preparation preferred.
• Knowledge of safety and health standards required.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Cut and prepare raw meat for sale using various tools.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment.
• Provide prompt and courteous customer service.
• Assist with stocking and display of meat products.

Skills

Customer service

Meat preparation

Safety compliance

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Food Handling Certification

Tools

Band saw

Tenderizer

Grinder

Slicer

Job description

Role Description

Meat Cutters cut, trim, and prepare raw meat for sale using saws, knives, grinders, and tenderizers. This role includes providing exemplary customer service and satisfaction.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Inspects and reassembles equipment sanitized the previous night.
• Reworks display case to assess daily production needs and rotates product.
• Brings cases of meat from cooler and empties contents onto meat cutting or other preparation area.
• Cuts and trims meat to Three Bears specification using band saw and knives.
• Operates tenderizing machine.
• Follows safety and security procedures.
• Operates meat grinder.
• Dumps meat into the top of machine and checks fat content of each batch from grinder.
• Follows proper department production procedures and standards for quality and consistency of finished product.
• Transfers cut and grounds meat to styro trays.
• Loads styro trays onto large plastic tray and transfers to large wheeled rack for wrappers; assists with wrapping.
• Assists with stocking meat case according to Meat PIC’s plan for product presentation and merchandising.
• Cleans and sanitizes area throughout the day.
• Performs duties to comply with health code, such as sanitation standards and maintaining proper temperatures.
• Performs routine maintenance for machinery, equipment, and implements.
• Provides and ensures prompt and courteous customer service.
• Assists with front‑end duties as necessary.
• Assists in other departments of the store as necessary.
• Operates manual pallet jack, wheeled carts, trash compactor, cardboard baler, product marking gun, shrink‑wrap machine, wrench, screwdriver, pliers, box knife, trim knife, tenderizer, grinder, slicer, wrapping machine, pressure washer.
• Occasionally operates cash register, handheld scanners, computer, fax machine, phone, printer.
• Performs other functions as necessary or assigned.

Experience and Education

• A High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
• Food Handling Certification as required by local government.

Company Description

Three Bears Alaska is a family‑owned chain of Alaskan grocery stores dedicated to delivering quality goods and services at the lowest possible price. With multiple locations throughout Alaska, the company is committed to serving the local community and creating a positive shopping experience.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Colonial Life Elective Benefits
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay

Pay Range

Starting at $17.00/hr (DOE)

Schedule

• Part‑time
• Full‑time
• Evening, weekends and holidays are required.

Office Location and Travel

• Location: In person
• Must reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Required)

Working Environment

Work is performed in a store setting with the ability to speak and receive phone communications often. It requires computer usage with strength, dexterity, coordination, and visual acuity to use keyboard and video display terminal and other office equipment. The job involves continuously standing, walking, reaching at or below shoulders, frequently lifting/carrying up to 20 pounds below waist, up to 100 pounds at waist or chest, and occasional lifting of up to 75 pounds above shoulders. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is intended to provide basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve.