Meat Fabrication Specialist

The Recruiting Hive; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive is seeking a Meat Fabrication Specialist – Primal & Custom Processing in Mansfield, OH. This role focuses on breaking beef carcasses into primal and subprimal cuts for wholesale and custom orders, with duties including boning, grinding, labeling, and strict adherence to HACCP standards.

Qualified candidates have 1+ years in meat processing, strong primal/subprimal skills, and the ability to work in a cold environment, lifting 50+ lbs.

Qualifications

• 1+ years meat cutting or processing experience in a plant/wholesale setting.
• Strong primal and subprimal breakdown skills preferred.
• Boning experience on rounds and chucks is a plus; training available for right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Break beef carcasses into primal and subprimal cuts for wholesale and custom processing.
• Process custom orders to retail and portion-cut specs.
• Perform boning on rounds and chucks as needed; maintain knives and cleanliness.
• Handle grinding, packaging, labeling, and proper product storage.
• Keep knives sharp, clean, and sterilized; operate processing equipment safely.
• Follow HACCP and FSIS protocols maintained throughout shift.
• Assist with end-of-shift cleanup and sanitization of fabrication area.
• Support cooler organization and load-out for wholesale/custom orders.

Skills

Meat cutting

Primal/subprimal breakdown

Boning experience (rounds/chucks)

Food safety & HACCP

Physical stamina (50+ lbs, cold env)

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