Meat Cutter

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.
• Work continually in a refrigerated environment 35&degree;F- 45&degree;F.
• Complete miscellaneous other duties as assigned.
• Finish time is when work is completed and could require overtime without notice.

RELATIONSHIPS:

• Internal: The incumbent is required to interact with employees, sales, and management at levels of responsibility throughout the company in a professional manner.
• External: N/A

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Onsite : Must be able to work continually in a refrigerated environment 35&degree;F- 45&degree;F.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Skilled as a specialty meat cutter using knives required. 
• Minimum (1) year experience as a meat cutter.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment. 
• Ability to read and understand customers’ specifications and do basic math functions.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.  

CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING:

• Knowledge of poultry, beef, lamb, and pork products including USDA grades and standards.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with band saws, laser portion machinery or other meat production equipment is preferred.
• Knowledge of NAMA guidelines and product cut numbers preferred.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to perform the following physical activities for the described length of time.

OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

FREQUENCY:

• STAND: CONTINUOUSLY.
• WALK: OCCASIONALLY.
• DRIVE VEHICLE: N/A.
• SIT: OCCASIONALLY.

LIFT:

• 1-10 lbs (Sedentary): OCCASIONALLY.
• 11-20 lbs (Light): FREQUENTLY.
• 21-50 lbs (Medium): FREQUENTLY.
• 51-100 lbs (Heavy): OCCASIONALLY.
• Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): N/A.

CARRY:

• 1-10 lbs (Sedentary): OCCASIONALLY.
• 11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY.
• 21-50 lbs (Medium): FREQUENTLY.
• 51-100 lbs (Heavy): OCCASIONALLY.
• Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): N/A.

PUSH/PULL 1: FREQUENTLY.

CLIMB/BALANCE 2: FREQUENTLY.

STOOP/SQUAT: FREQUENTLY.

KNEEL: FREQUENTLY.

BEND: FREQUENTLY.

REACH ABOVE SHOULDER: OCCASIONALLY.

TWIST: FREQUENTLY.

GRASP OBJECTS 3: CONTINUOUSLY.

MANIPULATE OBJECTS 4: FREQUENTLY.

MANUAL DEXTERITY 5: FREQUENTLY.

• (Push/Pull: Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift).
• (Climb/Balance: In/Out Truck/Trailer to cab. On/Off ramp to ground level and side doorsteps and Platform of trailer. Stairs).
• (Grasp Objects: Hand truck, boxes, cartons, steering wheel).
• (Manipulate Objects: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paperwork, truck gate, straps).
• (Manual Dexterity: Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers).
  

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law.  The expected base rate for this role is between $23.00-$24.00/hour.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off​ , short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here:

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