Meat Trimmer Trainee

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE. Join Our Community of Food People THE STOCK YARDS STORYWe've been providing chefs with expertly cut and portioned beef and pork for over 120 years, based on rigid meat-selection criteria, precise beef aging and expert trimming. Whatever your need, from white-linen presentation to casual family dining, our procurement experts will find the best-quality options that work for your budget and pack-size needs, carefully selected from our extensive meat assortment.Prepare high quality cuts of meats according to customer specifications using company standards and adhering to all safety requirements.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESTrim fat and skin from meat and customize portions of products using knives, or other meat production equipment.Count and stack on tray portions per customer and company specifications.Label portion with supplied number product labels.Set up cutting room as required.Keep cutting room and surrounding area clean and sanitized.Follow company GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) to maintain sanitary conditions.Work standing continually in a refrigerated environment 35°F- 45°F. Other duties as assigned by Manager.SUPERVISION: The incumbent is not required to provide direct supervision of any position. RELATIONSHIPSInternal:
The incumbent is required to interact with employees at all levels of responsibility throughout the company.External:
N/AWORK ENVIRONMENTWork continually in refrigerated environment 35F- 45Fdegrees.Must be able to work for periods of time in freezer 10F to - 10F degrees.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Kitchen prep experience and some basic knife skills preferred; minimum of 6 months experience as a trimmer preferred. Experience with laser portion machinery or other meat production equipment preferred. 6 months in production, manufacturing or meat trimming experience required. CERTIFICATIONS/TRAININGKnowledge of poultry, beef, lamb, and pork productsKnowledge of USDA grades and standards.LICENSESN/AEDUCATIONN/APHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONSOCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVERJOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:
FREQUENCY:STAND
CONTINUOUSLYWALK
OCCASIONALLYDRIVE VEHICLE
N/ASIT
OCCASIONALLYLIFT
1-10 lbs (Sedentary)
OCCASIONALLY11-20 lbs (Light)
FREQUENTLY21-50 lbs (Medium)
FREQUENTLY51-100 lbs (Heavy)
OCCASIONALLYOver 100 lbs (Very Heavy)
N/ACARRY
1-10 lbs (Sedentary)
OCCASIONALLY11-20 lbs (Light)
OCCASIONALLY21-50 lbs (Medium)
FREQUENTLY51-100 lbs (Heavy)
OCCASIONALLYOver 100 lbs (Very Heavy)
OCCASIONALLYPUSH/PULL1FREQUENTLYCLIMB/BALANCE2FREQUENTLYSTOOP/SQUAT
FREQUENTLYKNEEL
FREQUENTLYBEND
FREQUENTLYREACH ABOVE SHOULDER
OCCASIONALLYTWIST
FREQUENTLYGRASP OBJECTS3CONTINUOUSLYMANIPULATE OBJECTS4FREQUENTLYMANUAL DEXTERITY5FREQUENTLY"***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***