Meat Cutter

Hader Solutions; West Salem (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting Day 1

Growth opportunities

Safe, inclusive work environment

Job summary

Hader Solutions is seeking a Meat Cutter responsible for portioning, slicing, and packaging meats to meet precise size and weight specs. Operate knives, band saws, and slicers while following GMP, safety, and quality standards.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of meat cutting or culinary knife skills experience. You must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 60 lb regularly; a drug test and background check are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year meat cutting or culinary knife skills experience.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift 10–60 lb regularly (over 100 lb occasionally).
• Work in cool, damp environments; maintain safety and cleanliness.
• Pass drug test and background check.

Responsibilities

• Portion, slice and package meats and seafood to meet size/weight specs.
• Operate knives, band saws, and slicers with safety standards.
• Review schedules and prepare equipment for production.
• Obtain supplies and conduct safety checks in the work area.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized work environment and perform housekeeping duties.
• Assist with packaging and general site housekeeping.

Skills

Meat cutting

Knife skills

Portion control

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Join a team as a Meat Cutter, responsible for portioning, slicing, and packaging meats and seafood to meet specific size and weight specifications. This role involves operating knives, band saws, and slicers while adhering to safety, GMP, and quality standards. Responsibilities include reviewing work schedules, preparing equipment, obtaining supplies, performing safety checks, and maintaining a clean, sanitized work environment. The position requires checking cuts, weighing portions, removing scrap, assisting with packaging and sanitation, and performing general housekeeping duties.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, with at least 1 year of meat cutting or culinary knife skills experience. Skills needed involve knowledge of meat cuts and portion control, ability to stand for long periods, lift heavy loads (10-60 pounds regularly, over 100 pounds occasionally), and work in cool, damp environments. Manual dexterity, safety awareness, and the ability to perform repetitive upper extremity work are essential. The role requires passing a drug test and background check.

We offer competitive pay from $20/hour, benefits starting Day 1, growth opportunities, and a safe, inclusive work environment focused on recognition and respect.