Meat Fabrication Specialist

H.T. Prof Executive Search; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

H. T. PROF Group in Mansfield, OH, is looking for a Meat Fabrication Specialist due to expansion. This role involves breaking down beef carcasses, processing custom orders, and ensuring food safety protocols are followed.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience and strong primal breakdown skills. The position offers a competitive pay of $20–$30/hour and a supportive benefits package for those committed to quality work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in meat cutting or processing.
• Strong skills in primal and subprimal breakdown.
• Reliable with the ability to maintain quality output.

Responsibilities

• Break beef carcasses into primal and subprimal cuts.
• Process custom orders down to retail specifications.
• Operate processing equipment safely according to standards.

Skills

Meat cutting or processing experience

Primal and subprimal breakdown skills

Boning experience

Understanding of food safety and HACCP

Job description

Meat Fabrication Specialist – Primal & Custom Processing
Location: Mansfield, OH
Pay: $20–$30/hour based on experience
Schedule: 1st Shift | Monday–Friday

Overview

An independent meat processing operation in north-central Ohio is adding several skilled cutters to its fabrication team due to expansion. The facility handles both wholesale and custom processing across a full range of cut types.

The company rewards skill and consistency, and the benefits package reflects that commitment.

What the Job Involves

• Break beef carcasses into primal and subprimal cuts for wholesale distribution
• Process custom orders down to retail and portion‑cut specifications
• Perform boning work on chucks and rounds as needed
• Handle grinding, packaging, labeling, and proper product storage
• Keep knives sharp, clean, and properly sterilized throughout the shift
• Operate processing equipment safely and according to facility standards
• Follow all HACCP and FSIS food safety and sanitation protocols without exception
• Assist with end‑of‑shift cleanup and sanitization of the fabrication room and equipment
• Support cooler organization and load‑out for wholesale and custom orders as needed

What They Need

• 1+ years of meat cutting or processing experience in a plant, wholesale operation, or comparable setting
• Strong primal and subprimal breakdown skills preferred
• Boning experience on rounds and chucks is a plus, training available for the right candidate
• Solid understanding of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP requirements
• Physically able to stand a full shift, lift 50+ lbs, and work in a cold environment
• Reliable and focused with the ability to maintain quality output throughout a production shift
• Experience on a fabrication line at a larger processing facility is a plus