Meat Fabrication Specialist

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

Job summary

KingRecruitingServices is seeking a Meat Fabrication Specialist for our Mansfield, OH operation. The role supports primal and custom processing, breaking beef carcasses into primal and subprimal cuts for wholesale and custom orders.

You will handle boning, grinding, labeling, and storage while maintaining strict adherence to HACCP and FSIS protocols. The position is first shift, Monday–Friday, with pay $20–$30 per hour based on experience and a benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of meat cutting or processing experience
• Strong primal/subprimal breakdown skills
• Boning experience on rounds and chucks is a plus
• Solid understanding of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP requirements
• Physically able to stand, lift 50+ lbs, and work in a cold environment
• Experience on a fabrication line at a larger processing facility is a plus

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 HACCP and FSIS 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

Skills

Meat cutting

Food safety

Primal breakdown

Boning

Physical stamina

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