Meat Trimmer

Smart Foodservice Stores; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Smart Foodservice Stores in Loveland is seeking a 1st shift meat processor to trim fat, portion meat, and prepare products for shipping. You will operate cutting equipment, label portions, and maintain sanitation in a refrigerated environment.

The role requires 6 months of meat trimming experience and basic knife skills; familiarity with laser portion machinery is a plus. Training provided for GMP compliance and safety, with a daytime shift Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Kitchen prep experience preferred.
• Minimum of 6 months trimming experience required.
• Experience with laser portion machinery or other meat production equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Trim fat and skin from meat and customize portions using knives or other meat production equipment.
• Count and stack tray portions per customer and company specifications.
• Label portions with supplied product labels.
• Set up cutting room as required.
• Keep cutting room and surrounding area clean and sanitized.
• Follow GMP to maintain sanitary conditions.
• Work standing in refrigerated environment 35°F–45°F.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager.

Skills

Knife skills

Kitchen prep

Meat trimming

Tools

Laser portion machinery

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.

1st shift

Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

Stock Yards Facility - Loveland

Pay starting at: $21.00 hr

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 $18.00 - $21.00

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.

• Health insurance
• Pre-tax spending accounts
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life insurance

***EOE - Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status***