Poultry Trimming Specialist — Quality & Safety Focus

Martin Foods, LP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Foods, LP is seeking a Poultry Hand Trimmer to join our on-site production team in Houston. This role trims, cuts, and inspects poultry to meet quality and safety standards, using knives and hand tools on a fast-paced line.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, comfortable in cold environments, and committed to food safety. Responsibilities include following USDA guidelines, maintaining equipment, and reporting defects while working overtime or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Able to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Willingness to work in cold, wet, or refrigerated conditions.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform hand trimming and cutting of poultry products according to specs.
• Remove defects such as fat, skin, bones, or bruises.
• Use knives and hand tools safely and efficiently.
• Inspect products for quality and safety standards.
• Maintain consistent trimming speed to meet production line requirements.
• Follow USDA, sanitation, and company policies.
• Handle, store, and clean tools and equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Instruction following

Cold conditions

Repetitive tasks

Tools

Knives

Hand tools

Job description

Martin Foods, LP is seeking a Poultry Hand Trimmer to join our on-site production team in Houston. This role trims, cuts, and inspects poultry to meet quality and safety standards, using knives and hand tools on a fast-paced line.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, comfortable in cold environments, and committed to food safety. Responsibilities include following USDA guidelines, maintaining equipment, and reporting defects while working overtime or weekends as needed.