Custom Meat Cutter
US Foods
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Job overview
US Foods is hiring a Custom Meat Cutter. The Custom Meat Cutter prepares high-quality cuts of meat according to customer specifications and company standards, adhering to all safety requirements. This role involves trimming and customizing meat products using various equipment, labeling portions, and maintaining a clean and sanitized cutting room. The cutter is expected to meet yield and time benchmarks while working in a refrigerated environment.
Key focus areas include 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, and Label portion with supplied product labels.
Successful candidates bring Meat Cutter Experience. Important skills include Specialty Meat Cutting, Knives, Basic Math Functions, Poultry Products Knowledge, Beef Products Knowledge, and Lamb Products Knowledge. Preferred (not required): Band Saws, Laser Portion Machinery, Meat Production Equipment, and NAMA Guidelines.
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Full job description
ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE
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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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Trim and customize portions of meat products using knives, band saws or other meat production equipment.
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Count and stack on tray portions per customer and company specifications.
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Label portion with supplied product labels.
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Read and understand cut tickets.
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Set up the cutting room as required.
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Keep cutting rooms and surrounding area clean and sanitized.
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Follow company GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) to maintain sanitary conditions.
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Work continually in a refrigerated environment 35°F- 45°F.
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Complete miscellaneous other duties as assigned.
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Finish time is when work is completed and could require overtime without notice.
RELATIONSHIPS
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Internal: The incumbent is required to interact with employees, sales, and management at levels of responsibility throughout the company in a professional manner.
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External: N/A
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Onsite : Must be able to work continually in a refrigerated environment 35°F- 45°F.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Skilled as a specialty meat cutter using knives required.
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Minimum (1) year experience as a meat cutter.
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Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
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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
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Experience with band saws, laser portion machinery or other meat production equipment is preferred.
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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 $22.00-$23.00/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: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.
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