Meat Trimmer

US Foods; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods, Inc. is seeking a meat trimmer at our Stock Yards Facility in Houston, TX.

This role involves trimming fat and skin from beef and pork, portioning to customer specifications, labeling portions, and maintaining a clean, sanitary cutting room in a refrigerated environment. Qualified candidates have kitchen prep experience and basic knife skills; six months in trimming or meat production is preferred, with familiarity with laser portion machinery a plus.

Qualifications

• Kitchen prep experience and basic knife skills; 6 months trimming experience preferred.
• Experience with laser portion machinery or meat production equipment preferred.
• 6 months in production, manufacturing or meat trimming required.

Responsibilities

• Trim fat and skin from meat and customize portions per customer specs.
• Label portions with supplied product labels.
• Set up cutting room and maintain sanitary conditions.
• Work continuously in refrigerated environment 35°F-45°F.

Skills

Kitchen prep experience

Knife skills

Meat trimming experience

Production/manufacturing experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laser portion machinery

Job description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITEThe STOCK YARDS STORYWe’ve been providing chefs with expertly cut and portioned beef and pork for over 120 years, based on rigid meat-selection criteria, precise beef aging and expert trimming. Whatever your need, from white-linen presentation to casual family dining, our procurement experts will find the best-quality options that work for your budget and pack-size needs, carefully selected from our extensive meat assortment.Prepare high quality cuts of meats according to customer specifications using company standards and adhering to all safety requirements.1st shiftschedule: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm (OT)Hablamos Español!Houston, TX Stock Yards FacilityESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESTrim fat and skin from meat and customize portions of products using knives, or other meat production equipment.Count and stack on tray portions per customer and company specifications.Label portion with supplied number product labels.Set up cutting room as required.Keep cutting room and surrounding area clean and sanitized.Follow company GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) to maintain sanitary conditions.Work standing continually in a refrigerated environment 35°F- 45°F.Other duties as assigned by Manager.SUPERVISION:The incumbent is not required to provide direct supervision of any position.RELATIONSHIPSInternal: The incumbent is required to interact with employees at all levels of responsibility throughout the company.External: N/AWORK ENVIRONMENTWork continually in refrigerated environment 35F- 45Fdegrees.Must be able to work for periods of time in freezer 10F to - 10F degrees.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSKitchen prep experience and some basic knife skills preferred; minimum of 6 months experience as a trimmer preferred. Experience with laser portion machinery or other meat production equipment preferred. 6 months in production, manufacturing or meat trimming experience required.CERTIFICATIONS/TRAININGKnowledge of poultry, beef, lamb, and pork productsKnowledge of USDA grades and standards.LICENSESN/AEDUCATIONN/APHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONSOCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVERJOB REQUIRES WORKER TO: FREQUENCY:STAND CONTINUOUSLYWALK OCCASIONALLYDRIVE VEHICLE N/ASIT OCCASIONALLYLIFT1-10 lbs (Sedentary) OCCASIONALLY11-20 lbs (Light) FREQUENTLY21-50 lbs (Medium) FREQUENTLY51-100 lbs (Heavy) OCCASIONALLYOver 100 lbs (Very Heavy) N/ACARRY1-10 lbs (Sedentary) OCCASIONALLY11-20 lbs (Light) OCCASIONALLY21-50 lbs (Medium) FREQUENTLY51-100 lbs (Heavy) OCCASIONALLYOver 100 lbs (Very Heavy) OCCASIONALLYPUSH/PULL1FREQUENTLYCLIMB/BALANCE2FREQUENTLYSTOOP/SQUAT FREQUENTLYKNEEL FREQUENTLYBEND FREQUENTLYREACH ABOVE SHOULDER OCCASIONALLYTWIST FREQUENTLYGRASP OBJECTS3CONTINUOUSLYMANIPULATE OBJECTS4FREQUENTLYMANUAL DEXTERITY5FREQUENTLY\"Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $17.00 and $19.00 hr.As applicable, This role may also receive overtime compensation.Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***