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Meat Trimmer

US Foods

Skills

Required

  • knife
  • meat trimming
  • poultry
  • beef
  • lamb
  • pork

Preferred

  • laser portion machinery
  • meat production
  • Set up cutting room

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE?

DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE The STOCK YARDS STORY We’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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Houston, TX Stock Yards Facility ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Trim 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.

Requirements

  • Must be able to work for periods of time in freezer 10F to - 10F degrees.
  • Kitchen prep experience and some basic knife skills preferred; minimum of 6 months experience as a trimmer preferred.
  • 6 months in production, manufacturing or meat trimming experience required.
  • CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING Knowledge of poultry, beef, lamb, and pork products Knowledge of USDA grades and standards.
  • LICENSES N/A EDUCATION N/A PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER JOB 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/PULL1 FREQUENTLYCLIMB/BALANCE2 FREQUENTLYSTOOP/SQUAT FREQUENTLYKNEEL FREQUENTLYBEND FREQUENTLYREACH ABOVE SHOULDER OCCASIONALLYTWIST FREQUENTLYGRASP OBJECTS3 CONTINUOUSLYMANIPULATE OBJECTS4 FREQUENTLYMANUAL DEXTERITY5 FREQUENTLY" Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds).

Preferred

  • Experience with laser portion machinery or other meat production equipment preferred.

Pay

The expected base rate for this role is between $17.00 and $19.00 hr.

Benefits

  • As applicable, This role may also receive overtime compensation. ​​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.

1st shift schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm (OT) Hablamos Español!

SUPERVISION

The incumbent is not required to provide direct supervision of any position.

RELATIONSHIPS Internal

The incumbent is required to interact with employees at all levels of responsibility throughout the company.

External

N/A WORK ENVIRONMENT Work continually in refrigerated environment 35F- 45Fdegrees.

To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html . *EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status*

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