Meat Cutter

$23.00/Hour, Benefits on Day 1!

Schedule: Monday-Friday 1st Shift

NOTE: This position will start in Charlotte NC, then move to Lexington NC in April 2026

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 35°F- 45°F.
• Complete miscellaneous other duties as assigned.
• Finish time is when work is completed and could require overtime without notice.

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 35°F- 45°F.

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.

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:

FREQUENCY:

• 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

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

• 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
• (Push/Pull: Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift)
• (Climb/Balance: In/Out Truck/Trailer to cab. On/Off ramp to ground level and side doorsteps and Platform of trailer. Stairs)
• (Grasp Objects: Hand truck, boxes, cartons, steering wheel)
• (Manipulate Objects: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paperwork, truck gate, straps)
• (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 $22.00-$23.00/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. To review available benefits, please click here: .