Meat Cutter - Butcher

MeatWorks; Kansas; On-site; USD 42,981,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vis

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay

Job summary

MeatWorks of Kansas is seeking a Skilled Meat Processor / Butcher to join our team near Manhattan, KS, in collaboration with Booth Creek Wagyu. You will perform cutting, trimming, grinding, sausage making, smoking, packaging, and sanitation in a local locker environment.

The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-minded, and able to thrive in a fast-paced production setting. Join a small, dedicated crew focused on high-quality beef and Wagyu expansion.

Qualifications

• Experience with meat cutting, butchering, meat processing, or similar hands-on production work.
• Knowledge of standard and premium beef cuts preferred.
• Ability to safely operate knives and band saws and follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform custom beef processing tasks, including cutting, trimming, grinding, packaging, and related production work.
• Break carcasses and prepare standard and premium beef cuts according to company, customer, and production needs.
• Assist with sausage making, smoking, and processed meat production as needed.
• Support slaughter floor operations as needed.
• Operate knives, band saws, grinders, and other meat processing equipment safely and properly.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, quality, and production standards at all times.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area throughout the shift.
• Assist with packaging, labeling, cooler/freezer organization, and product handling.
• Work as part of a team and communicate clearly with supervisors and coworkers.

Skills

Band saw operation

Knife handling

Meat processing knowledge

Safety consciousness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Meat processing equipment

Job description

Company Description:

Booth Creek Wagyu is a family-owned beef company built on a vertically integrated model that gives us control of every step, from ranch to final cut. Our cattle are raised on the rolling tallgrass prairie north of Manhattan, Kansas at Booth Creek Wagyu Ranch, where careful attention to genetics, nutrition, and animal care sets the foundation for exceptional beef. They are finished through our Wagyu Feeders operation, where a focus on animal health, ethical care, and consistent nutrition helps develop the marbling and flavor Wagyu is known for. Processing takes place at Meatworks of Kansas, our USDA-inspected harvest and fabrication facility, allowing us to oversee harvest, aging, and cutting while maintaining strict quality standards and full transparency. Through a combination of e-commerce and retail sales, Booth Creek Wagyu delivers premium beef directly to customers who value craftsmanship, consistency, and knowing exactly where their food comes from.

Job Description:

The Skilled Meat Processor / Butcher performs a variety of hands‑on meat processing duties in a local locker environment, including slaughter floor support, carcass breakdown, cutting standard and premium beef cuts, sausage making, smoking, packaging, sanitation, and occasional customer‑facing store support. The ideal candidate is dependable, safety‑minded, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced production environment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform custom beef processing tasks, including cutting, trimming, grinding, packaging, and related production work
• Break carcasses and prepare standard and premium beef cuts according to company, customer, and production needs
• Assist with sausage making, smoking, and processed meat production as needed
• Support slaughter floor operations as needed
• Operate knives, band saws, grinders, and other meat processing equipment safely and properly
• Follow food safety, sanitation, quality, and production standards at all times
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area throughout the shift
• Assist with packaging, labeling, cooler/freezer organization, and product handling
• Work as part of a team and communicate clearly with supervisors and coworkers

Education & Experience

• Experience with meat cutting, butchering, meat processing, or similar hands‑on production work preferred
• Knowledge and skill in making standard and specialty beef cuts preferred

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to safely operate a band saw and other meat processing equipment
• Willingness and ability to assist on the kill floor as needed
• Experience with, or willingness to learn, smokehouse operation and processed meat production
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic
• Ability to follow directions, work safely, and maintain quality standards
• Comfortable working in cold, wet, warm, and fast‑paced production areas
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Must be 18 years or older

Physical Requirements & Working Environment

The physical requirements described here represent those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made.

• Requires hands‑on work in a meat processing environment
• Ability to walk the plant floor, including exposure to noise and production equipment
• Wet or humid conditions and slippery surfaces at times
• Exposure to both warm and cool environments
• Use of equipment and machinery
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 80 pounds occasionally with assistance
• Must be able to follow all safety, PPE, and USDA facility requirements
• Ability to work standard business hours with flexibility based on production schedules

Pay & Benefits:

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay

Why Join Us?

• Learn valuable, hands‑on skills in meat processing
• Be part of a small, supportive team
• Work with locally sourced, high‑quality products
• Opportunity to grow as we expand our Wagyu program

MeatWorks of Kansas is a small locally owned custom meat processing butcher serving Riley, Manhattan, and surrounding areas. We work with local producers to provide fresh, quality pork and beef to our consumers. Our expert staff is trained in butchering hogs and cattle and will work with both producers and consumers to offer the best meat possible. Recently, we have begun specializing in Wagyu beef, and look forward to our new partnership with Booth Creek Wagyu Ranch. Choose MeatWorks of Kansas and become a part of a winning team!