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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
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.
LICENSES
N/A
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
N/A
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 (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $25.00-$26.00.
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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With 28,000 associates and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions.
US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, IL, and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit usfoods.com to learn more.
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