Meat Cutter

US Foods; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 31,684 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

US Foods in Lexington, NC is seeking a skilled Custom Meat Cutter to trim and prepare portions according to customer specs. You will work in a refrigerated cutting room, use knives and band saws, read tickets, label portions, and maintain sanitary GMP standards.

The role requires at least one year of meat cutting experience, ability to stand for long periods, and accurate reading of specifications. Benefits include health insurance, retirement options, paid time off, and overtime potential.

Qualifications

• Meat cutter with knife skills required.
• At least 1 year of meat cutting experience.
• Able to read customer specs and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Trim and customize meat portions using knives and equipment.
• Read cut tickets and prepare portions per spec.
• Label portions and package according to requirements.
• Maintain sanitary cutting rooms and follow GMP.
• Work in refrigerated environment (35-45°F).

Skills

Meat cutting

Read tickets

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Band saws

Laser portioning

Job description

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.
• 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 (1) year experience as a meat cutter.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with band saws, laser portion machinery or other meat production equipment is preferred.
• Knowledge of NAMA guidelines and product cut numbers preferred.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

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.

• (Push/Pull: Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift).
• (Climb/Balance: In/Out Truck/Trailer to cab. On/Off ramp to ground level and side doorsteps and Platform of trailer. Stairs).
• (Grasp Objects: Hand truck, boxes, cartons, steering wheel).
• (Manipulate Objects: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paperwork, truck gate, straps).
• (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. The expected base rate for this role is between $23.00-$24.00/hour.

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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