Custom Meat Cutter - Stock Yards

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Company Story

Stock Yards has been providing chefs with expertly cut and portioned beef and pork for over 120 years, based on rigorous meat-selection criteria, precise beef aging and expert trimming. Our procurement experts help you find the best-quality options that fit your budget and pack-size needs, from white-linen presentation to casual dining, across our extensive meat assortment.

• Prepare high quality cuts of meat according to customer specifications using company standards and safety requirements; maintain yield and time benchmarks.
• Trim and customize portions of meat products using knives, band saws or other meat production equipment.
• Count and stack tray portions per customer and company specifications.
• Label portions with supplied product labels; read and understand cut tickets.
• Set up the cutting room as required; keep cutting rooms and surrounding areas 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; finish time is when work is completed and may require overtime without notice.

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• Internal:
  Interact with employees, sales, and management at various levels in a professional manner.
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• Onsite:
  Work in a refrigerated environment (35°F–45°F).

• Skilled as a specialty meat cutter using knives.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a meat cutter.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to read and understand customer specifications and perform basic math functions.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

• Knowledge of poultry, beef, lamb, and pork products, including USDA grades and standards.

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• Experience with band saws, laser portion machinery or other meat production equipment.
• Knowledge of NAMA guidelines and product cut numbers.

• Must be able to perform the following physical activities for the described lengths of time: stands, walks, lifts, carries, pushes/pulls, climbs/balances, stoops/squats, kneels, bends, reaches above shoulders, twists, grasps, manipulates objects, manual dexterity.

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, 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 per hour. Overtime compensation is provided where applicable.

Benefits 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 :

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