Meat Cutter

Stock Yards PositionJoin Our Community of Food People!The Stock Yards Story: We've been providing chefs with expertly cut and portioned beef and pork for over 120 years, based on rigid meat-selection criteria, precise beef aging and expert trimming. Whatever your need, from white-linen presentation to casual family dining, our procurement experts will find the best-quality options that work for your budget and pack-size needs, carefully selected from our extensive meat assortment.Prepare high quality cuts of meats according to customer specifications using company standards and adhering to all safety requirements.1st shift schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (OT)Hablamos Español!Houston, TX Stock Yards FacilityEssential Duties and ResponsibilitiesTrim fat and skin from meat and customize portions of products using knives, or other meat production equipment.Count and stack on tray portions per customer and company specifications.Label portion with supplied number product labels.Set up cutting room as required.Keep cutting room and surrounding area clean and sanitized.Follow company GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) to maintain sanitary conditions.Work standing continually in a refrigerated environment 35°F- 45°F.Other duties as assigned by Manager.Supervision: The incumbent is not required to provide direct supervision of any position.Relationships Internal: The incumbent is required to interact with employees at all levels of responsibility throughout the company. External: N/AWork Environment Work continually in refrigerated environment 35F- 45F degrees. Must be able to work for periods of time in freezer 10F to - 10F degrees.Minimum Qualifications Kitchen prep experience and some basic knife skills preferred; minimum of 6 months experience as a trimmer preferred. Experience with laser portion machinery or other meat production equipment preferred. 6 months in production, manufacturing or meat trimming experience required.Certifications/Training Knowledge of poultry, beef, lamb, and pork products Knowledge of USDA grades and standards.Licenses N/AEducation N/APhysical QualificationsJob 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) occasionally 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 frequentlyCompensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $17.00 and $19.00 hr.As applicable, this role may also receive overtime compensation.