Trimmer/Steak Cutter- 2nd Shift New Mexico

stampedeculinarypartners; Sunland Park (NM); On-site; USD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

401k plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Job summary

Stampede Meat, Inc. is seeking a production team member to trim meat sub-primals and cut steaks in a fast-paced facility in New Mexico.

The role requires teamwork, safety, and adherence to quality guidelines, with training including a 45‑day meat trimming test and cold environment work. Company benefits include a multi-plan health package, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, short‑term disability, and a $500 sign-on bonus plus potential bonuses, with pay up to $18.76/hour including

Qualifications

• Must pass meat trimming test after 45 days of training, including time working alone.
• Understand trimming rules and product specifications, and meat tolerances.
• Ability to work in a cold environment; handle frozen meat with hands; wear safety helmet, gloves and safety boots.

Responsibilities

• Trim meat sub-primals according to specifications using a meat-cutting knife.
• Cut and trim steaks.
• Handle the physical pressures of splitting non-frozen meat in half (next to vein) in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to work as a team and follow direction.
• Adherence to all quality and safety guidelines.
• Performs other duties, as needed.

Skills

Meat trimming

Teamwork

Safety protocols

Manual dexterity

Job description

Stampede is a team-oriented organization driven by its five Core Values:

Teamwork

Innovation

Improve Daily

Challenge Directly and Respectfully

Perform Passionately

Learn more at stampedemeat.com

Stampede achieved the Illinois Manufacturers' Association's Healthy Manufacturer for Infectious Disease Prevention Certification for all three Illinois processing facilities, attesting to our ongoing commitment to protect our team members through the pandemic with a comprehensive program.

Stampede Meat, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal treatment of all employees without regard to race, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability or other basis protected by law.

$500 Sign-on Bonus

All new hourly/staffing production team members are eligible for a $500 Sign-On Bonus! Bonus is paid at $125 weekly for your first 4 weeks of working full-time at Stampede.

Work Week 1 Earn $125

Work Week 2 Earn $125

Work Week 3 Earn $125

Work Week 4 Earn $125

\"The hourly pay may be up to $18.76 per hour\"

*including overtime and bonuses, sign up bonus $500, referral bonus up to $600

Join a leading COVID-safe and COVID-smart workplace with over 80 precautions implemented to protect our team members at Stampede! Including:

• HEPA filters and advanced air purification system enhancements
• UV lights to sanitize work areas
• Touchless temperature screening, hand sanitizing and COVID questionnaires prior to entering facilities
• Antimicrobial coverings and frequent cleaning of high-touch areas
• Partitions installed where possible
• Use of masks and face shields to protect team members

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Trim meat sub-primals according to specifications using a meat-cutting knife.
• Cut and trim steaks.
• Handle the physical pressures of splitting non-frozen meat in half (next to vein) in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to work as a team and follow direction.
• Adherence to all quality and safety guidelines.
• Performs other duties, as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regular attendance is required.

Education and/or Experience

Must be able to pass a meat trimming test after 45 days of training including time working alone.

Other Skills and Abilities

Understand trimming rules and specifications of product. Ability to understand meat tolerances. Must be able to work in a cold environment. Must be able to handle frozen meat with hands throughout the day. Must be able to wear safety helmet, gloves and safety boots.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move meat weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move meat up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is exposed to extreme cold temperatures in the plant and freezer. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Benefits - the Basics

• 4 low-cost health insurance plans, with money back every week for points earned in the company wellness program
• 2 dental insurance plans
• Vision plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Life insurance plan at no cost to employee
• Short-term disability option

About the Company

Stampede produces and sells value-added (seasoned and prepared), portion-controlled beef, pork, poultry and protein products. Our product line includes the following: steaks, pork, specialty, ground and cooked products.

Stampede Meat, Inc. operates three U.S.D.A.-inspected food-processing facilities in the Chicagoland area and one in New Mexico.