Job Description

Stock Yards Meat Cutter

Join our community of food people! 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.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, OT and Saturdays as needed.

Location: Houston TX Stock Yards, previously Gourmet Ranch

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 35F- 45F.
• 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 35F- 45F.

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
• Frequency: 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
• Frequency: 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 $19.00 and $20.00 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.

US Foods is one of America's great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees 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, Ill., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue.

US Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our US Foods Application Accommodation Line at 866-960-5886. You will be prompted to leave a message. Please state the specifics of the assistance needed and your contact information. A member of our HR department will return your call within two business days.

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