Experienced Meat Cutter

Position Details

• Hiring Bonus: $10,000 (Not eligible if worked for a Performance Food Group owned company within the last 6 months)
• Start Time: 6:00‑7:00 AM until job completed
• Pay Range: $20 per hour based on experience
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday (No Weekends)
• Location:
  
  1130 Industrial Ave., West Salem, WI
• Phone: 608‑793‑9306

• Competitive pay and benefits (Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and more)
• Growth opportunities supporting America’s food distribution system
• Safe & inclusive working environment with culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Portion cut, slice and package meats/seafood to specific sizes and weights according to work order specifications and customer preferences; clean and sanitize tools ensuring safety, GMP and quality standards are met; maintain efficient flow of product through the production process. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

• Review work schedule, perform safety checks on equipment, obtain supplies, and prepare for operations; at shift end secure equipment and complete paperwork.
• Check cutting list, obtain stock from coolers, open cases, and dispose waste properly.
• Cut various size portions of raw meat/seafood by hand with knives using proper techniques.
• Clean and sanitize knives and tools, maintain and abide by USDA regulations and standards.
• Cut portions using band saw or slicer, check weights and place cut meat into proper tubs.
• Remove totes and tubs of scrap, place in pickup area.
• Assist packers and sanitizers as required.
• Perform general housekeeping duties, clean packaging area and equipment, maintain safety and quality regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or GED.
• Experience:
  
  1+ year Meat Cutter Experience or butcher, chef or culinary knife skills.
• Skills:
  • Knowledge of portion control practices and familiarity with cuts and types of meat products.
  • Ability to stand continuously for 8–10 hours; lift 10–60 lbs frequently, 60+ lbs occasionally, push/pull tubs over 100 lbs.
  • Repetitive upper extremity work with frequent twisting, bending, and reaching; manual dexterity required.
  • Must work in damp, cool environment (40–45 °F) with some freezer exposure and flexible schedule.
  • Must pass post‑offer drug test and background check.

From $20 per hour.