Meat Trimmer

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

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a 1st shift Meat Trimmer at the Stock Yards Facility in Houston, TX. Responsibilities include trimming, portioning, labeling, and setting up cutting rooms in a refrigerated environment. Must have 6 months of trimming experience; Spanish-speaking ability is a plus.

Work hours are 9:00 am to 5:30 pm (OT) on weekdays, with benefits and safety requirements. Prior experience with meat production equipment is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience as a trimmer required.
• Experience with laser portion machinery or other meat production equipment preferred.
• Kitchen prep experience and basic knife skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Trim fat and skin from meat and customize portions per specs.
• Count and stack portions on trays according to customer and company specs.
• Label portions with supplied product labels.
• Set up cutting room as required and keep area clean and sanitized.
• Follow GMP to maintain sanitary conditions and work in refrigerated environment.

Skills

Knife skills

Meat trimming

Production experience

Spanish language

Tools

Laser portioning machinery

Meat cutting equipment

Job description

The STOCK YARDS STORY

We’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 shift

schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm (OT)

Hablamos Español!

Houston, TX Stock Yards Facility

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Trim 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.

RELATIONSHIPS

• Internal: The incumbent is required to interact with employees at all levels of responsibility throughout the company.
• External: N/A

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work continually in refrigerated environment 35F- 45Fdegrees.
• Must be able to work for periods of time in freezer 10F to - 10F degrees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Kitchen 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/TRAINING

• Knowledge of poultry, beef, lamb, and pork products
• Knowledge of USDA grades and standards.

LICENSES

N/A

EDUCATION

N/A

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO: FREQUENCY:
STAND CONTINUOUSLYWALK OCCASIONALLYDRIVE VEHICLE N/ASIT OCCASIONALLYLIFT
1-10 lbs (Sedentary) OCCASIONALLY11-20 lbs (Light) FREQUENTLY21-50 lbs (Medium) FREQUENTLY51-100 lbs (Heavy) OCCASIONALLYOver 100 lbs (Very Heavy) N/ACARRY
1-10 lbs (Sedentary) OCCASIONALLY11-20 lbs (Light) OCCASIONALLY21-50 lbs (Medium) FREQUENTLY51-100 lbs (Heavy) OCCASIONALLYOver 100 lbs (Very Heavy) OCCASIONALLYPUSH/PULL1
FREQUENTLYCLIMB/BALANCE2
FREQUENTLYSTOOP/SQUAT FREQUENTLYKNEEL FREQUENTLYBEND FREQUENTLYREACH ABOVE SHOULDER OCCASIONALLYTWIST FREQUENTLYGRASP OBJECTS3
CONTINUOUSLYMANIPULATE OBJECTS4
FREQUENTLYMANUAL DEXTERITY5
FREQUENTLY

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.

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/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status