Meat Cutter

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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 meat according to customer specifications using company standards and adhering to all safety requirements. Able to keep within yield and time benchmarks. 1st shift Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Stock Yards Facility

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°F- 45°F. Complete miscellaneous other duties as assigned. Finish time is when work is completed and could require overtime without notice.

SUPERVISION :

N/A

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 (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.

LICENSES

N/A

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

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 $15.15 and $21.08 hr. As applicable, this role will 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: . ***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status*** US Foods