Meatcutting Worker

Defense Commissary Agency; California; On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Commissary Agency in the United States is seeking a meat processing support position to assist journeyman meatcutters by performing simpler tasks when processing beef, pork, veal, and lamb into retail and ready-to-eat cuts.

You will cut, trim, boning using handtools and powered equipment, sanitize the work area, stock display cases, weigh and price cuts, and ensure wholesomeness. Schedule is irregular, including days, nights, weekends and holidays; applications close 2026-11-16.

Qualifications

• You may not use education to qualify for this position.

Responsibilities

• Assists journeyman meatcutters by performing the simpler tasks when processing beef, pork, veal, and lamb into retail and ready to eat cuts for sale to patrons.
• Trays, wraps, weighs, and prices cuts using automatic or manual wrapping machines.
• Replenishes stock in display cases and rotates product to ensure wholesomeness.
• Uses, cleans, maintains and sharpens a variety of hand tools and power equipment.

Skills

Meat processing assistance

Sanitation standards

Tool use: hand & power

Tools

Hand tools

Powered equipment

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Defense Commissary Agency
• Department: Department of Defense
• Schedule: Irregular schedule to include days, nights, weekends, and holidays

The purpose of this position is to assist full performance meatcutters by performing the simpler tasks when processing beef, pork, veal, and lamb into retail and ready-to-eat cuts for sale to patrons. The work involves cutting, trimming and boning meat using handtools and operating powered meatcutting equipment.

Cleans and sanitizes work area to maintain required standards of cleanliness and sanitation.

We do not assume you have the necessary experience to successfully perform in this job regardless of your employment history or academic career.

Key Responsibilities

Assists journeyman meatcutters by performing the simpler tasks when processing beef, pork, veal, and lamb into retail and ready to eat cuts for sale to patrons. Trays, wraps, weighs, and prices cuts using automatic or manual wrapping machines. Ensures correct prices by referencing price lists. Replenishes stock in display cases and rotates product to ensure wholesomeness. Uses, cleans, maintains and sharpens a variety of hand tools and power equipment.

Requirements & Education

You may not use education to qualify for this position.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Defense Commissary Agency, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $23.34 – $27.17/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-16.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Irregular schedule to include days, nights, weekends, and holidays position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.