Trimmer/ Saw Operator

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Trimming a pre-determined quantity (lbs.) of raw material in a pre-determined amount of time according to specifications using a knife.
• Trim meat sub-primals according to specifications using a meat-cutting knife.
• Placing trimmed meat sub-primals into a trimming tank
• Cut steaks or top butt
• Handle the physical pressures of splitting non-frozen meat in half (next to vein) in a fast-paced environment.

• Using the band saw to cut meat.
• Ability to lift 50 - 100 lbs.
• Demonstrate ability to work as a team and follow direction.
• Adherence to all quality and safety guidelines.
• Performs other duties, as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications To 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 Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Must be able to pass a meat trimming test after two weeks of training and two weeks working alone. Must have worked as a Beginner Trimmer.

Other Skills 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 shoes.

Other Qualifications

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While 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; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move meat weighing up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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
• 2 dental insurance plans
• Vision plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Life insurance plan at no cost to employee
• Short-term disability option

About the Company

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 Culinary Partners operates three U.S.D.A.-inspected food-processing facilities in the Chicagoland area and one in New Mexico.

Stampede is a team-oriented organization driven by its five Core Values:

Teamwork

Innovation

Improve Daily

Challenge Directly and Respectfully

Perform Passionately

Learn more at stampedeculinarypartners.com

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 Culinary Partners 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.

Join a leading COVID-safe and COVID-smart workplace with over 80 precautions implemented to protect our team members at Stampede Including:

• 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
• Hand sanitizer available throughout facilities
• Nightly sanitation and deep cleaning of work areas
• Assistance in accessing COVID-19 vaccination appointments if desired
• 5 hours' incentive pay for getting COVID vaccinations

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