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US Foods hiring Apprentice Custom Meat Cutter, South Saint Paul, Minnesota

Apprentice Custom Meat Cutter

US Foods

South Saint Paul, Minnesota
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Meat Cutter$24.18/Hour Monday-Friday 1st Shift No Nights/No Weekends

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 35F- 45F.
  • Complete miscellaneous other duties as assigned.

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

Supervision: N/A

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 35F- 45F.

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.

    Licenses

    N/A

    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:

    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 $24.$18 - $26.93/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.

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    Estimated Salary

    $20
    / hour

    US Foods pays $20 for Meat Cutter in South Saint Paul, Minnesota, with most salaries ranging from $16 to $27. Pay can vary based on role, experience, and local cost of living.

    Median
    $20
    Low
    $16
    High
    $27

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