Meat Cutter

C&K Market Inc.; Waldport (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional grocery store in Oregon is looking for a skilled meat cutter. The role involves cutting and trimming meat, poultry, and fish to size for display and customer orders. Responsibilities include operating various meat processing equipment, maintaining cleanliness, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have a strong ability to lift and handle bulky products and work efficiently in a timed setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate meat cutting equipment safely.
• Experience in handling meat and poultry is preferred.
• Must be able to maintain a clean work station.

Responsibilities

• Cut and trim meat, poultry, and fish for display.
• Wrap and weigh meat for customers.
• Keep work area clean and organized.

Skills

Meat cutting and trimming

Customer service

Basic math skills

Tools

Meat slicer

Grinder

Power saw

Sausage stuffer

Job description

Cut and trim meat, poultry and fish to size for display or as ordered by customer using hand tools and power equipment. Operate grinder, meat slicer, cubing machine, and power saw. Clean and cut fish and poultry. Shape, lace, and tie meats cuts by hand, using boning knife, skewer, and twine to form roasts. Place meat in containers to be wrapped by other workers. Place meat on trays in display counter. Clean work area. Unload meat from delivery truck and store meat into refrigerator. Wrap and weigh meat for customers and collect money for sales. Operate sausage stuffer or smokehouse equipment. Work in refrigerate area.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Use hands, arms, and fingers to handle tools or operate power equipment
• Work in a standing position for 7 hours a day.
• Use basic math to measure and estimate material quantities.
• Cut and trim meat, poultry and fish to size.
• Keep work station clean and sanitary.
• Take customer orders.
• Lift and handle bulky materials and products.