Master Meat Cutter

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.

• 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.

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°F- 45°F.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Skilled as a specialty meat cutter using knives required. 

• Minimum (5) years’ experience as a meat cutter including middle meats such as filets and ribeye.

• Experience with band saws, laser portion machinery or other meat production equipment is required.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment. 

• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations. 

• Must have basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)

• 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.

• Knowledge of NAMA guidelines and product cut numbers required.

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

1 (Push/Pull: Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift)

2 (Climb/Balance: In/Out Truck/Trailer to cab. On/Off ramp to ground level and side doorsteps and Platform of trailer. Stairs)

3 (Grasp Objects: Hand truck, boxes, cartons, steering wheel)

4 (Manipulate Objects: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paperwork, truck gate, straps)

5 (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 $25.00-$26.00/Hour. This role may also receive overtime compensation

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: .