Primal & Custom Meat Fabrication Specialist (Day Shift)

RNInk; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

RNInk is seeking a Meat Fabrication Specialist – Primal & Custom Processing in Mansfield, OH. The role pays $20–$30/hour based on experience, with a 1st shift schedule (Monday–Friday).

This independent operation handles wholesale and custom processing across a full range of cut types. The candidate will break carcasses into primal and subprimal cuts, process custom orders, and perform boning work while maintaining strict food safety and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of meat cutting or processing 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 experience

Food safety & HACCP

Physical stamina

Job description

RNInk is seeking a Meat Fabrication Specialist – Primal & Custom Processing in Mansfield, OH. The role pays $20–$30/hour based on experience, with a 1st shift schedule (Monday–Friday).

This independent operation handles wholesale and custom processing across a full range of cut types. The candidate will break carcasses into primal and subprimal cuts, process custom orders, and perform boning work while maintaining strict food safety and sanitation standards.