Trimmer/Steak Cutter
Listed on 2026-02-04
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production, Assembly
Stampede is a team-oriented organization driven by its five Core Values
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Stampede achieved the Illinois Manufacturers' Association's Healthy Manufacturer for Infectious Disease Prevention Certification for all three Illinois processing facilities, attesting to our ongoing commitment to protect our team members through the pandemic with a comprehensive program.
Stampede Meat, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal treatment of all employees without regard to race, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability or other basis protected by law.
All new hourly/staffing production team members are eligible for a $500 Sign-On Bonus! Bonus is paid at $125 weekly for your first 4 weeks of working full-time at Stampede.
Get Hired at Stampede- Work Week 1 Earn $125
- Work Week 2 Earn $125
- Work Week 3 Earn $125
- Work Week 4 Earn $125
The hourly pay may be up to $18.76 per hour
Including overtime and bonuses, sign‑up bonus $500, referral bonus up to $600.
COVID Safe and COVID Smart Workplace Precautions- HEPA filters and advanced air purification system enhancements
- UV lights to sanitize work areas
- Touchless temperature screening, hand sanitizing and COVID questionnaires prior to entering facilities
- Antimicrobial coverings and frequent cleaning of high-touch areas
- Partitions installed where possible
- Use of masks and face shields to protect team members
- Trim meat sub‑primals according to specifications using a meat‑cutting knife.
- Cut and trim steaks.
- Handle the physical pressures of splitting non‑frozen meat in half (next to vein) in a fast‑paced environment.
- Demonstrate the ability to work as a team and follow direction.
- Adherence to all quality and safety guidelines.
- Performs other duties, as needed.
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regular attendance is required.
Education and/or ExperienceMust be able to pass a meat trimming test after 45 days of training including time working alone.
OtherSkills and Abilities
Understand trimming rules and specifications of product. Ability to understand meat tolerances. Must be able to work in a cold environment. Must be able to handle frozen meat with hands throughout the day. Must be able to wear safety helmet, gloves and safety boots.
Other Qualifications Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move meat weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move meat up to 15 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is exposed to extreme cold temperatures in the plant and freezer. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Benefits - the Basics- 4 low-cost health insurance plans, with money back every week for points earned in the company wellness program
- Vision plan
- 401k plan with company match
- Life insurance plan at no cost to employee
- Short-term disability option
Stampede produces and sells value-added (seasoned and prepared), portion‑controlled beef, pork, poultry and protein products. Our product line includes the following: steaks, pork, specialty, ground and cooked products. Stampede Meat, Inc. operates three U.S.D.A.
-inspected food‑processing facilities in the Chicagoland area and one in New Mexico.
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