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 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 continually in a refrigerated environment 35°F- 45°F
Complete miscellaneous other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION
The incumbent is not required to provide direct supervision for any position.
RELATIONSHIPS
Internal: The incumbent is required to interact with employees at all levels of responsibility throughout the company.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Training: High School Diploma or GED preferred. Incumbent must have the ability to work in a fast paced production environment. Finish time is when work is completed and could require overtime with our without notice.
Related Experience/Requirements:
Skilled as a specialty meat cutter using knives required; minimum (1) year experience as a meat cutter. Experience with band saws, laser portion machinery or other meat production equipment is preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of all poultry, beef, lamb, and pork products
Knowledge of USDA grades and standards.
Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33%
FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66%
CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100%
Never: 0%
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:
SIT: Occasionally
STAND: Continuously
WALK: Occasionally
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT:
1-10 lbs (Sedentary): Occasionally
10-20lbs (Light): Frequently
25-50lbs (Medium): Frequently
50-100lbs (Heavy): Occasionally
Over 100lbs (Very Heavy): Never
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO CARRY:
1-10 lbs (Sedentary):Occasionally
10-20 lbs (Light): Occasionally
25-50 lbs (Medium): Frequently
50-100 lbs (Heavy): Occasionally
Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): Occasionally
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:
Push/pull: Frequently
Step/Climb/balance: Frequently
Stoop/squat: Frequently
Kneel: Frequently
Bend: Frequently
Reach above shoulder: Occasionally
Grasp objects: Continuously
Manipulate objects: Frequently
Reach/Turn: Frequently