Meat Cutter and Packer

Ben E. Keith; Elba (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Wellness Program

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Ben E. Keith Company is seeking a skilled meat department team member to cut beef, pork, and other proteins to customer specifications. You will plan daily production, inspect quality, weigh and wrap products, and ensure freshness by checking dates.

Responsibilities include training staff in proper meat cutting techniques, maintaining sanitation, and operating band saws and slicers. This role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in meat department operations preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to add, subtract, and compute basic math for inventory and pricing.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes knife and band saw to cut beef, pork, and other protein to customer specs.
• Plan and prepare cutting list for daily production to exceed customer expectations and maximize gross profit.
• Inspect meat for quality prior to cutting to specification.
• Weigh, wrap, and box product for proper presentation.
• Check product dates for freshness.
• Train and develop department staff in meat cutting techniques.

Skills

Meat dept experience

Lifting up to 75 lbs

Safety compliance

Reading & comprehension

Tools

Band saw

Puma Slicer

Chamber Vac

Job description

At Ben E. Keith Company, our legacy is strong-and our future is even stronger.

For more than a century, we've been leaders in fine food and premium beverage distribution, known for delivering excellence and building lasting partnerships. Today, our Food Division spans multiple states, and our Beverage Division brings top beverage brands to communities across Texas.

But what truly sets us apart is our commitment to people. We invest in our employees, empower growth, and create opportunities to make an impact-because when our people succeed, so do our customers and our business. Since 1906, that's been our promise.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Utilizes knife and band saw to cut beef, pork, and various other protein items to customer specifications.
• Plan and prepare cutting list for daily production needs to exceed customer expectations and maximize gross profit.
• Properly inspects meat for quality prior to cutting to specification.
• Weighs, wraps, and boxes product for proper product presentation.
• Check product dates on each item for freshness.
• Train and develop existing and new department team members in proper meat cutting techniques.
• Assemble saws and inspect for damage.
• Prepare packing rooms for daily production.
• Responsible for proper sanitation of packing rooms.
• Establishes and maintains necessary yield levels for items produced.
• Ensures correct inventory is utilized based off date for product specs for freshness and/or aged product.
• Keep work area clean, orderly, and free from safety hazards.
• Sanitize department daily and ensure all safe food handling practices are adhered to.
• Responsible for operating Band saw, Puma Slicer, and Chamber Vac machine.

Job Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• At least one year of experience working in a meat department operations preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 75lbs.
• Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced work environment.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time in wet and cold environment.

We offer employees the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in collaborative, results-driven environments supported by competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match + 100% Company-Paid Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Wellness, EAP & Educational Assistance

At Ben E. Keith, we value a diverse and inclusive workforce where different perspectives drive better decisions and innovation. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, considering all qualified applicants, including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.