Meat Fabrication Specialist

MDS Staffing; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

MDS Staffing is assisting an independent meat processing operation in Mansfield, Ohio, to recruit qualified Meat Fabrication Specialists for primal and custom processing on the 1st shift. In this role you will break beef carcasses into primal and subprimal cuts, process custom orders to retail specs, perform boning, and handle grinding, labeling, and proper storage while upholding HACCP and FSIS standards.

Pay ranges from $20 to $30 per hour, depending on experience, with a Monday–Friday

Qualifications

• 1+ years of meat cutting or processing experience in a plant or wholesale operation.
• Strong primal and subprimal breakdown skills.
• Boning experience on rounds and chucks is a plus; training available.
• Solid understanding of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP requirements.
• Physically able to stand, lift 50+ lbs, and work in a cold environment.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Meat cutting

Primal breakdown

Boning experience

Food safety 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