Meat Cutter

We are seeking a skilled Meat Cutter - Production Specialist to join our team at Sysco - Sysco Specialty Meats Group. As a key member of our production team, you will be responsible for accurately cutting and trimming meat products to meet customer specifications.

• Accurately cut and trim meat products to meet customer specifications
• Communicate with supervisors regarding any discrepancies between cutting tickets and customer purchases
• Pull raw materials and pre-cut inventory according to code dates and report any short shelf-life items to supervisors
• Properly label all products and equipment to conform to all legal and safety regulations
• Properly and accurately record all necessary data to produce assigned cutting yield tests
• Accurately count product inventory levels and maintain levels set forth by supervisors
• Ensure that all product specifications are being met according to guidelines
• Maintain work areas in compliance with U.S.D.A. guidelines
• Assemble and tear down any equipment in the work area at the beginning and/or end of your shift
• Properly clean, store and maintain all knives, scales, etc. assigned to you
• Manage profitability by achieving product yields and meeting deadlines for product readiness
• Complete other duties as assigned
• Participate in the safety program and assist the company in achieving its safety and health goals
• Develop and follow all safe work practices
• Report any unsafe conditions or acts to management
• Report all accidents, injuries or illnesses to supervisors immediately

• Prior experience with portion cutting meat
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and conversions to determine the amounts and sizes of products needed for orders
• Ability to read, write and communicate in the English language

• Physical strength to lift and maneuver 50-60 pounds
• Standing, stooping and climbing are regular activities for this employee
• The employee must have the ability to negotiate throughout the production and warehouse areas unassisted without disrupting regular production and warehousing activities
• Normal levels of eyesight and hearing after correction
• Color vision is required
• The ability to touch, feel, manipulate fingers and limbs to operate various processing and material handling equipment is necessary
• The ability to smell is required, in order to detect levels of wholesomeness and spoilage
• This position requires the candidate to be in refrigerated processing and warehouse areas
• These areas are cold and wet and exposure to moving machinery and sharp surfaces are a regular occurrence
• This is a high noise area
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions