Butcher Assistant / Meat Processor

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a hard-working, dependable Butcher Assistant to join our production team. You will work alongside our head butcher supporting all aspects of daily processing—from packaging and grind production to kill floor prep and room sanitization. No formal butcher trade school required; we will train candidates who have strong work ethic, knife safety awareness, and physical stamina.

Key Responsibilities

• Packaging & Shipping Prep: Operate commercial chamber vacuum sealers, apply branded labels, date-stamp products, and organize cold storage inventory.
• Grind & Trim Support: Trim stew meat, portion burger trim, and operate commercial meat grinders and sausage stuffers.
• Harvest & Facility Support: Assist on the kill floor and rail system with wash downs, hide staging, offal removal, and carcass transfers.
• Sanitation & Cleanup: Perform daily end-of-shift washdowns using foam sanitizers, pressure sprayers, and chemical cleaning agents on all tables, saws, and processing surfaces.
• Cold Storage Maintenance: Assist in receiving supplies, rotating frozen and chilled products (FIFO), and packing outgoing direct-to-consumer orders.

Qualifications

• Background: Prior experience in commercial kitchen prep, agricultural/ranch work, meat counters, fish processing, or seasonal deer processing is highly preferred.
• Aptitude: High attention to cleanliness, knife safety, and eagerness to learn whole-animal butchery skills.
• Physical Capability: Comfortable working on your feet for extended shifts in refrigerated walk-in facilities (36&degree;F–40&degree;F) and lifting up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Dependability: Punctual, reliable transportation to our Highway 41 facility, and a drug-free, safety-first mindset.

Benefits & Compensation

• $18.00 – $22.00/hr starting pay with room for raises as trade skills advance
• On-the-job trade training in whole-animal fabrication
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Monday–Friday daytime schedule occasional weekends
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage (effective January 2027)

Based in the heart of the Texas Hill Country in Rocksprings, Texas, The Big Blue Bull Venison Co. is a premier producer and direct-to-consumer purveyor of specialty red meat. Specializing in sustainably raised, premium Texas eland venison, we bridge traditional ranching heritage with modern culinary demand. Our operation focuses on high-efficiency, sustainable animal stewardship, producing exceptionally lean, tender, and richly flavored cuts—from artisanal ribeye's and filets to specialty briskets—shipped directly from our pasture to tables nationwide.

Why Join Our Herd? As a growing agricultural and specialty food brand rooted in rural Texas, we take immense pride in craft, quality, and legacy. We look for hardworking, dedicated professionals who want to build a tangible career in livestock processing, meat fabrication, and sustainable agriculture. When you join The Big Blue Bull, you aren’t just filling a job—you are becoming an integral part of a family-driven mission setting a new standard for specialty protein production.

Company Description

Based in the heart of the Texas Hill Country in Rocksprings, Texas, The Big Blue Bull Venison Co. is a premier producer and direct-to-consumer purveyor of specialty red meat. Specializing in sustainably raised, premium Texas eland venison, we bridge traditional ranching heritage with modern culinary demand. Our operation focuses on high-efficiency, sustainable animal stewardship, producing exceptionally lean, tender, and richly flavored cuts—from artisanal ribeye's and filets to specialty briskets—shipped directly from our pasture to tables nationwide.\r\rWhy Join Our Herd? As a growing agricultural and specialty food brand rooted in rural Texas, we take immense pride in craft, quality, and legacy. We look for hardworking, dedicated professionals who want to build a tangible career in livestock processing, meat fabrication, and sustainable agriculture. When you join The Big Blue Bull, you aren’t just filling a job—you are becoming an integral part of a family-driven mission setting a new standard for specialty protein production.