Meat Cutter - 2nd Shift

Performance Foods; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (Day 1)

Employee stock purchase plan

401K employer matching

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Performance Food Group in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a meat cutting operator for 2nd shift. Start times range from 2:30pm to 11pm, with Sundays 6am–2:30pm; pay starts at $18 per hour and scales with experience. Duties include portioning meats/seafood, sanitation, and maintaining production flow at 240 SW 32nd St, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33315.

The role requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 80 lbs, and compliance with GMP/USDA standards. Benefits include health, PTO, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of meat cutting experience preferred.
• Basic math skills required to work with numbers and quantities.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 80 lbs. in cold environments.

Responsibilities

• Review work schedule, perform safety check on equipment, obtain supplies required to perform the work and prepare for operations; At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Check cutting list and obtain stock from coolers, open cases and place trash in proper receptacle.
• Cut various size portions of raw meat/seafood (Beef / Pork / Lamb / Seafood) by hand with knives using proper cutting techniques. Clean and sanitize knives and tools, maintain and abide by USDA regulations and standards as required.
• Cut portions of meat/seafood using band saw or slicer, check weights and place cut meat portions into proper tubs.
• Remove totes and tubs of scrap and place in pick-up area.
• Assist Packers and Sanitizers as required.
• Perform general housekeeping duties, clean packaging work area and equipment, maintain and abide safety and quality regulations and standards as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Meat cutting

Math skills

Spanish (bilingual)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Company Description:

Cheney Brothers recognizes the prosperity of our company is built on the efforts of our employees. We offer a high-impact, supportive culture enabling immensely talented people to be brilliant at what they do. Our Cheney Brothers family of over 3,000 dedicated associates have access to world-class leadership and learning experiences, comprehensive benefit packages and endless opportunities to grow their career. We know the best way to back our customers is to back our people. Join our innovative family of industry leaders who never stop investing in the future.

Job Description:

Position Details:

• Work Schedule (2nd shift): Sunday Thru Thursday


• Start Time: From 2:30pm to 11pm, except Sundays from 6am to 2:30pm


• Pay Rate: $18 per hour and up based on experience.


• Work Location: 240 SW 32nd St, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33315

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more


• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system


• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Purpose:

Portion cut, slice and package meats/seafood to specific sizes and weights according to work order specifications and customer preferences, clean and sanitize tools ensuring all safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality standards are met and to maintain the efficient flow of product through the production process. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Review work schedule, perform safety check on equipment, obtain supplies required to perform the work and prepare for operations; At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.


• Check cutting list and obtain stock from coolers, open cases and place trash in proper receptacle.


• Cut various size portions of raw meat/seafood (Beef / Pork / Lamb / Seafood) by hand with knives using proper cutting techniques. Clean and sanitize knives and tools, maintain and abide by USDA regulations and standards as required.


• Cut portions of meat/seafood using band saw or slicer, check weights and place cut meat portions into proper tubs.


• Remove totes and tubs of scrap and place in pick-up area.


• Assist Packers and Sanitizers as required.


• Perform general housekeeping duties, clean packaging work area and equipment, maintain and abide safety and quality regulations and standards as required.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits:

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Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Experience: 2+ years of meat cutting experience

Skills: Basic math skills required with the ability to work accurately with numbers and quantities.

Ability to stand for extended periods, up to six hours per day

Ability and willingness to work in cold environments such as refrigerated storage or meat processing facilities

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 80 lbs. on a regular basis.

Preferred qualifications:

Bilingual Spanish preferred.

EEO Statement:

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the \"Company\") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the 'EEO is the Law' poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.