Precision Meat Cutter — Yield & Safety Pro

Sysco (old); Landover (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco is seeking a meat cutting professional to accurately slice according to yield specifications, manage inventory by code dates, and maintain compliance with USDA guidelines in a refrigerated warehouse environment.

Responsibilities include labeling, data recording for yield tests, and safety program participation. The role requires strong English communication, teamwork, and adaptability to daily demands and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Prior experience with portion cutting meat.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and conversions for order sizes.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Accurately cut to trim and yield specifications per cut tickets.
• Communicate discrepancies between cutting tickets and customer purchases to supervisor.
• Pull raw materials and pre-cut inventory by code dates; report short shelf-life items.
• Label all products and equipment to meet legal and safety regulations.
• Record data for assigned cutting yield tests; ensure accurate documentation.
• Count product inventory levels and maintain supervisor-defined levels.
• Ensure product specifications meet guidelines and maintain USDA-compliant areas.
• Assemble and tear down equipment at shift start/end; maintain cleanliness of knives and scales.
• Maintain safe work areas and follow all safety programs; report unsafe conditions or accidents promptly.
• Contribute to profitability by achieving product yields and meeting deadlines for readiness.

Skills

Adaptability

Work ethic

Team player

Customer service

Detail orientation

Results oriented

Communication

Job description

Sysco is seeking a meat cutting professional to accurately slice according to yield specifications, manage inventory by code dates, and maintain compliance with USDA guidelines in a refrigerated warehouse environment.

Responsibilities include labeling, data recording for yield tests, and safety program participation. The role requires strong English communication, teamwork, and adaptability to daily demands and deadlines.