Meat Packing Apprentice — Hands-On in Cold, Team Environment

Buckhead & Newport Meat and Seafood; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckhead & Newport Meat and Seafood in Houston, TX is seeking an entry-level apprentice to assist machine operators in running machines and processing orders. The role emphasizes hands-on training, safety, and accuracy in a fast-paced meat processing environment.

You will box and scan items, read tickets, and learn to recognize cuts of meat while maintaining good teamwork, reliability, and a customer-service mindset.

Qualifications

• Ability to read tickets and follow written instructions.
• Reading and writing skills sufficient for basic notes.
• Strong teamwork and reliable communication in a fast-paced setting.
• Willingness to work in refrigerated, cold/wet areas with lifting requirements.
• Commitment to safety and learning new skills on the job.

Responsibilities

• Tasks would include boxing and scanning.
• Assist machine operators in running machines and orders through the machine properly (apprentice type situation).

Skills

Team player

Customer-service

Detail-oriented

Results-oriented

Interacts well with others

Read tickets

Basic math

Reading and writing skills

Cold/wet environment

Safety with machinery

Heavy lifting

Paced environment

Job description

Buckhead & Newport Meat and Seafood in Houston, TX is seeking an entry-level apprentice to assist machine operators in running machines and processing orders. The role emphasizes hands-on training, safety, and accuracy in a fast-paced meat processing environment.

You will box and scan items, read tickets, and learn to recognize cuts of meat while maintaining good teamwork, reliability, and a customer-service mindset.