Precision Meat Cutter in Cold-Storage Facility

US Foods; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

US Foods Lexington is seeking an experienced meat cutter to prepare high quality cuts according to customer specifications while adhering to safety and yield benchmarks. Work includes trimming, labeling, and reading cut tickets in a refrigerated environment.

The role requires 1 year of meat cutting experience, knife proficiency, and ability to read specifications in a fast-paced production setting. Onsite duties may involve overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Skilled as a specialty meat cutter using knives required.
• Minimum (1) year experience as a meat cutter.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to read and understand customers’ specifications and do basic math functions.

Responsibilities

• Trim and customize portions of meat products using knives, band saws or other meat production equipment.
• Count and stack on tray portions per customer and company specifications.
• Label portion with supplied product labels.
• Read and understand cut tickets.
• Set up the cutting room as required.
• Keep cutting rooms and surrounding area clean and sanitized.
• Follow company GMP to maintain sanitary conditions.
• Work continually in a refrigerated environment 35°F- 45°F.
• Complete miscellaneous other duties as assigned.

Skills

Meat cutting

Fast-paced production

Reading specs & math

Knife skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Band saws

Laser portion machinery

Job description

US Foods Lexington is seeking an experienced meat cutter to prepare high quality cuts according to customer specifications while adhering to safety and yield benchmarks. Work includes trimming, labeling, and reading cut tickets in a refrigerated environment.

The role requires 1 year of meat cutting experience, knife proficiency, and ability to read specifications in a fast-paced production setting. Onsite duties may involve overtime as needed.