Precision Meat Cutter — Accurate Cuts & Safety

Sysco; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco is seeking a committed meat cutting associate to accurately cut according to tickets, label products, and maintain inventory. You will audit yields, report discrepancies, and ensure compliance with safety and USDA regulations.

This role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and timely completion of duties in a cold, high-noise production environment. Applicants should have prior portion-cutting experience and basic math skills, with ability to read, write, and communicate in English.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented
• Team players who communicate effectively
• Customer-service minded and collaborative
• Able to work toward measurable results
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Adaptable to changing customer demands and goals
• Clear communication in English

Responsibilities

• Cut to trim and yield specs as per cut tickets.
• Tell supervisor about discrepancies between tickets and purchases.
• Pull raw materials and pre-cut inventory; report short shelf-life items.
• Label products and equipment to meet regulations.
• Record data for yield tests and reports.
• Count inventory and maintain supervisor-approved levels.
• Ensure product specs meet guidelines.
• Maintain USDA-compliant work areas.
• Assemble/tear down equipment at shift start/end.
• Clean, store and maintain knives, scales, etc.
• Support profitability by achieving yields and deadlines.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Support safety goals; participate in safety program.
• Follow safe work practices and report unsafe conditions.
• Report accidents or injuries to supervisor immediately.
• Prior experience with portion cutting meat.
• Perform mathematical calculations and conversions for orders.
• Read, write and communicate in English.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Team player

Customer service

Results-driven

Interpersonal skills

Adaptable

Communication

Job description

Sysco is seeking a committed meat cutting associate to accurately cut according to tickets, label products, and maintain inventory. You will audit yields, report discrepancies, and ensure compliance with safety and USDA regulations.

This role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and timely completion of duties in a cold, high-noise production environment. Applicants should have prior portion-cutting experience and basic math skills, with ability to read, write, and communicate in English.