MEAT PACKING & PROCESSING
Monday – Saturday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
$10.00 - $12.00 per hour, DOE
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Receive products for butchering, removing bones, sinews and fatty tissues and preparing various cuts of meat in preparation for packaging
- Utilize both industrial-grade cutters and slicers as well as knives and other manual devices in preparing meats of different cuts and textures, all while observing safety requirements
- Review daily work orders for select criteria such as cut, weight and fat content, and develop workflow based off of those requirements
- Prepare specialty items, such as links or ground meats, per customer specifications
- Thoroughly inspect and clean all cuts of meat according to federal regulations and local health department standards prior to packaging
- Convey all prepped items to packaging area and utilize wrapping and packaging equipment to prepare items for pickup and/or delivery
- Coordinate with packaging supervisor at the end of each shift to ensure that all designated orders have been completed and items designated for shipment have either been stored or received
- Work with facility mechanical staff to ensure that all storage areas are functioning according to regulations and maintaining safe internal temperatures
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Previous food production or commercial kitchen experience preferred
- Working knowledge of safety issues such as food-borne illnesses, cross contamination risks and workplace safety standards
- Mechanical skills and experience with industrial-grade food preparation equipment
