Meat Cutter, Custom Stock Yards Buffalo, NY

Poultry Science Association; Village of Blasdell (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry seeks a skilled Meat Cutter to trim and customize meat products while ensuring sanitary conditions in a refrigerated environment. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of experience and familiarity with USDA standards and various meat products. This role offers competitive compensation and a range of benefits effective from day one.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term and long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum (1) year experience as a meat cutter required.
• Knowledge of NAMA guidelines and product cut numbers (e.g., 1184F vs 1184B).
• Must be able to work continually in a refrigerated environment (35°F-45°F).

Responsibilities

• Trim and customize portions of meat products using knives and other equipment.
• Label portions with supplied product labels and stack per specifications.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitization of the cutting room.

Skills

Knowledge of poultry, beef, lamb, and pork products

Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment

Knowledge of USDA grades and standards

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Knives

Band saws

Laser portion machinery

Job description

$22.00/Hour, Benefits on Day 1!

Trim and customize portions of meat products using knives, band saws or other meat production equipment.

Count and stack on tray portions per customer and company specifications.

Label portion with supplied number product labels.

Set up cutting room as required.

Keep cutting room and surrounding area clean and sanitized.

Follow company GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) to maintain sanitary conditions.

Work continually in a refrigerated environment 35°F- 45°F.
Complete miscellaneous other duties as assigned.

Education/Training: High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred. Incumbent must have the ability to work in a fast paced production environment. Finish time is when work is completed and could require overtime with our without notice.

Related Experience/Requirements:
Skilled as a specialty meat cutter using knives required; minimum (1) year experience as a meat cutter. Experience with band saws, laser portion machinery or other meat production equipment is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of poultry, beef, lamb, and pork products including USDA grades and standards.Knowledge of NAMA guidelines and product cut numbers, i.e. 1184F vs 1184B is required.Must be able to work continually in a refrigerated environment 35°F- 45°F

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $21.00-$22.00/hour.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.