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: .
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