Meat Trimmer — Precision Cuts in Refrigerated Plant

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

US Foods is seeking a Meat Trimmer at our Gourmet Ranch facility in Houston, TX. The role involves trimming fat and skin, portioning according to specs, labeling portions, and maintaining a clean, sanitary cutting room. Work is done in a refrigerated environment with occasional OT and a Monday–Friday schedule.

Minimum 6 months of trimming experience preferred; knowledge of USDA grades/standards is a plus. Training and safety protocols are emphasized to ensure product quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Kitchen prep experience and 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.
• Knowledge of USDA grades and standards.

Responsibilities

• Trim fat and skin from meat and customize portions according to customer specifications.
• Count and stack portions per customer and company specifications.
• Label portions with supplied product labels.
• Set up cutting room as required and maintain sanitary conditions.
• Follow GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and work in refrigerated environments (35°F–45°F).
• Other duties as assigned by Manager.

Skills

Knife skills

Meat trimming experience

Safety awareness

Tools

Laser portion machinery

Meat production equipment

Job description

US Foods is seeking a Meat Trimmer at our Gourmet Ranch facility in Houston, TX. The role involves trimming fat and skin, portioning according to specs, labeling portions, and maintaining a clean, sanitary cutting room. Work is done in a refrigerated environment with occasional OT and a Monday–Friday schedule.

Minimum 6 months of trimming experience preferred; knowledge of USDA grades/standards is a plus. Training and safety protocols are emphasized to ensure product quality and safety.