Primal & Custom Meat Cutter - 1st Shift

Confident Search Consultants; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Meat Fabrication Specialist - Primal & Custom Processing in Mansfield, OH is seeking skilled cutters for a first-shift position. Pay ranges from $20 to $30 per hour based on experience.

The role involves breaking beef carcasses into primal cuts, processing custom orders, and maintaining strict HACCP and sanitation standards. Ideal candidates will have 1+ year in meat cutting, strong primal/subprimal skills, and the ability to lift 50+ lbs in a cold environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years meat cutting experience in a plant, wholesale operation, or comparable setting.
• Strong primal and subprimal breakdown skills preferred.
• Boning experience on rounds and chucks is a plus, training available for the right candidate.
• Solid understanding of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP requirements.
• Physically able to stand a full shift, lift 50+ lbs, and work in a cold environment.

Responsibilities

• Break beef carcasses into primal and subprimal cuts for wholesale distribution.
• Process custom orders down to retail and portion-cut specifications.
• Perform boning work on chucks and rounds as needed.
• Handle grinding, packaging, labeling, and proper product storage.
• Keep knives sharp, clean, and properly sterilized throughout the shift.
• Operate processing equipment safely and according to facility standards.
• Follow all HACCP and FSIS food safety and sanitation protocols without exception.
• Assist with end-of-shift cleanup and sanitization of the fabrication room and equipment.
• Support cooler organization and load-out for wholesale and custom orders as needed.

Skills

Meat cutting

Primal/subprimal breakdown

Boning

Job description

Meat Fabrication Specialist - Primal & Custom Processing in Mansfield, OH is seeking skilled cutters for a first-shift position. Pay ranges from $20 to $30 per hour based on experience.

The role involves breaking beef carcasses into primal cuts, processing custom orders, and maintaining strict HACCP and sanitation standards. Ideal candidates will have 1+ year in meat cutting, strong primal/subprimal skills, and the ability to lift 50+ lbs in a cold environment.