Senior Meat Cutter - Precision Cold-Prep Cuts

US Foods; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term and long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods is seeking an experienced meat cutter to prepare high quality cuts according to customer specifications, while adhering to GMP and safety requirements in a refrigerated production area.

You will operate band saws and other meat processing equipment, label portions, read cut tickets, set up the cutting room, and mentor junior cutters. The role may require overtime and completion of additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Skilled meat cutter with 5+ years experience in meat production.
• Must read and understand cut tickets and safety regulations.
• Able to work in a fast-paced production environment.

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 (Good Manufacturing Practices) to maintain sanitary conditions.
• Train and mentor junior level cutters in basic skills improvement.
• Work continually in a refrigerated environment 35°F- 45°F.
• Complete miscellaneous other duties as assigned.
• Finish time is when work is completed and could require overtime without notice.

Skills

Meat cutting expertise

English literacy

Math basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Band saws

Laser portion machinery

Job description

US Foods is seeking an experienced meat cutter to prepare high quality cuts according to customer specifications, while adhering to GMP and safety requirements in a refrigerated production area.

You will operate band saws and other meat processing equipment, label portions, read cut tickets, set up the cutting room, and mentor junior cutters. The role may require overtime and completion of additional duties as assigned.