Meat Fabrication Specialist: Primal & Custom Cuts

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC in Mansfield, OH is seeking a Meat Fabrication Specialist to break beef carcasses into primal and subprimal cuts, process custom orders, and support boning, grinding, and packaging in a fast-paced plant setting.

The ideal candidate has 1+ years of meat cutting experience, solid HACCP knowledge, and the ability to lift 50+ lbs in a cold environment. A fabrication line background is a plus; 1st shift, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of meat cutting or processing experience in a plant, wholesale operation, or comparable setting.
• Solid understanding of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP requirements.
• Boning experience on rounds and chucks is a plus; training available for the right candidate.
• Strong primal and subprimal breakdown skills preferred.
• Physically able to stand a full shift, 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 HACCP and FSIS food safety and sanitation protocols.
• 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

Food safety

HACCP compliance

Primal breakdown

Boning

Job description

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC in Mansfield, OH is seeking a Meat Fabrication Specialist to break beef carcasses into primal and subprimal cuts, process custom orders, and support boning, grinding, and packaging in a fast-paced plant setting.

The ideal candidate has 1+ years of meat cutting experience, solid HACCP knowledge, and the ability to lift 50+ lbs in a cold environment. A fabrication line background is a plus; 1st shift, Monday–Friday.