Master Meat Cutter - Stock Yards Charlotte

US Foods•Charlotte, NC

2d•$24 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Community of Food People! Prepare high quality cuts of meat according to customer specifications using company standards and adhering to all safety requirements. Able to keep within yield and time benchmarks. $25.00/Hour, Benefits on Day 1! NOTE: This position will start in Charlotte NC then move to Lexington NC in June 2026

Requirements

Skilled as a specialty meat cutter using knives required.
Minimum (5) years’ experience as a meat cutter including middle meats such as filets and ribeye.
Experience with band saws, laser portion machinery or other meat production equipment is required.
Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
Must be able to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations.
Must have basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
Ability to read and understand customers specifications and do basic math functions.
Knowledge of poultry, beef, lamb, and pork products including USDA grades and standards.
Knowledge of NAMA guidelines and product cut numbers required.
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 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)

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.
Train and mentor junior level cutters in basic skills improvement
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.