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    US Foods

    Food Distribution

    Custom Meat Cutter

    SY Lexington NC, United StatesOn-SiteFull-time$23 – $24 / hourPosted 1mo ago
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    Job description

    We’re excited about your interest in pursuing the next step in your career with US Foods!  Your continuous growth and development is critical to our success.

    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 855-873-2468.  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.

    https://www.usfoods.com/careers/job-application-accomodation.html

    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.

    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 35°F- 45°F.

    • Complete miscellaneous other duties as assigned.

    • Finish time is when work is completed and could require overtime without notice.

    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 35°F- 45°F.

    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.

    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

    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

    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 $23.00-$24.00/hour.

    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. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.

    Grade: 999

    ***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

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    About the company

    US Foods

    US Foods is a leading foodservice distributor in the United States. They provide a wide range of food products and services to restaurants, healthcare facilities, and other foodservice operators.

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    Industry
    Food Distribution
    Founded
    1977
    Open roles
    606

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