Meat Trimmer - Stock Yards

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we've been providing chefs with expertly cut and portioned beef and pork for over 120 years, based on rigid meat-selection criteria, precise beef aging and expert trimming. Whatever your need, from white-linen presentation to casual family dining, our procurement experts will find the best-quality options that work for your budget and pack-size needs, carefully selected from our extensive meat assortment.

prepare high quality cuts of meats according to customer specifications using company standards and adhering to all safety requirements.

location is at chicago stock yards in aurora, il

1st shift

schedule: monday - friday, 6:00 am - 6:00 pm ot and saturdays as needed.

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• trim fat and skin from meat and customize portions of products using knives, or other meat production equipment.
• count and stack on tray portions per customer and company specifications.
• label portion with supplied number product labels.
• set up cutting room as required.
• keep cutting room and surrounding area clean and sanitized.
• follow company gmp (good manufacturing practices) to maintain sanitary conditions.
• work standing continually in a refrigerated environment 35°f- 45°f.
• other duties as assigned by manager.

the incumbent is not required to provide direct supervision of any position.

internal: the incumbent is required to interact with employees at all levels of responsibility throughout the company.
external: n/a

work continually in refrigerated environment 35f- 45fdegrees.
must be able to work for periods of time in freezer 10f to - 10f degrees.

kitchen prep experience and some basic knife skills preferred; minimum of 6 months experience as a trimmer preferred. Experience with laser portion machinery or other meat production equipment preferred. 6 months in production, manufacturing or meat trimming experience required.

knowledge of poultry, beef, lamb, and pork products.
knowledge of usda grades and standards.

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physical qualifications
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) occasionally
push/pull1
frequently climb/balance2 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

compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $19.00 and $21.45 hr.

as applicable, this role may also receive overtime compensation.

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.

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