Meat Lead - 8AM Shift

Job Overview

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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee training programs
safe work environment
Employee Discounts

Job Description

The hiring establishment is a company specializing in meat processing and production. This company is dedicated to providing high-quality meat products while maintaining stringent standards of safety, hygiene, and efficiency. Operating within the food industry, it focuses on meeting customer demands through accurate portion cutting, monitoring yield tests, and ensuring product specifications comply with legal and safety regulations. The work environment is typically refrigerated and complies with U.S.D.A. guidelines to guarantee food safety and freshness. The company fosters a culture of safety, health, and continuous improvement, encouraging employees to contribute actively to these goals and work cohesively as a team.

The position available is that of a Meat Cutting Supervisor Assistant. This role involves supporting frontline supervisors with leadership tasks, communicating daily objectives and key performance indicators to the line employees, and serving as a bridge between supervisors and team members. The assistant is responsible for mentoring both new and seasoned employees, ensuring their training aligns with company standards. The role includes directly overseeing production flow, managing inventory and product yields, and maintaining cleanliness and organization within the work area. Employees in this position must be adept at handling meat cutting orders, labeling products correctly, and adhering to safety and health goals.

Moreover, this role demands physical stamina as it requires standing, walking, heavy lifting, and manipulating tools and equipment in a cold and wet environment. The candidate must be comfortable working around moving machinery and should be committed to maintaining operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Emphasis is placed on skills such as detail orientation, teamwork, customer service, adaptability to sudden operational changes, and a results-driven attitude.

This employment opportunity is ideal for someone with prior experience in portion cutting and meat processing who seeks to grow professionally within a structured and safety-conscious environment. Training and development are integral parts of this role, enhancing the ability to perform mathematical calculations related to orders and product yields accurately. Candidates will benefit from working in an environment that values commitment, communication, and quality control while providing a chance to develop technical and managerial skills in meat production.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Prior experience with portion cutting meat
  • Ability to perform mathematical calculations
  • Ability to read, write and communicate in the English language
  • Physical ability to stand, walk, reach, and lift heavy objects
  • Capability to handle various processing and material handling equipment
  • Ability to work in cold, wet, refrigerated environments
  • Commitment to safety and health compliance
  • Willingness to learn and adapt
  • Strong communication skills

Job Qualifications

  • Ability to perform mathematical calculations and conversions to determine the amounts and sizes of products needed for orders
  • Ability to read, write and communicate in the English language
  • Prior experience with portion cutting meat
  • Ability to reduce processing costs by cutting and sizing portions accurately with good yields
  • Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
  • Able to adjust to sudden changes in customer demands or operational goals
  • Commitment to work until the job is completed
  • Interacts well with others
  • Good team player
  • Results-oriented
  • Customer-service oriented
  • Detail oriented
  • Capable of handling multiple tasks at once
  • Ability to be trained and learn new skills

Job Duties

  • Work alongside team to direct the short-term flow and organization of production area
  • Accurately cut to trim and yield specifications as specified by information provided by cut tickets
  • Communicate any discrepancies between cutting tickets and normal customer purchases to the supervisor
  • Properly label all products and equipment to conform to all legal and safety regulations
  • Properly and accurately record all necessary data to produce assigned cutting yield tests
  • Accurately count product inventory levels and maintain levels set forth by the supervisor
  • Ensure that all product specifications are being met according to guidelines
  • Maintain work areas in compliance with U.S.D.A. guidelines
  • Assemble and tear down any equipment in the work area at the beginning and/or end of your shift
  • Properly clean, store and maintain all knives, scales, etc. assigned to you
  • Manage profitability by achieving product yields and meeting deadlines for product readiness
  • Complete other duties as assigned
  • To know and understand the company’s safety and health goals and its objectives
  • Assist the company in achieving these goals by participating in the safety program
  • To help develop and follow all safe work practices

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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