Master Meat Cutter - Stock Yards Charlotte

$25.00/Hour, Benefits on Day 1!

NOTE:
This position will start in Charlotte NC then move to Lexington NC in June 2026

• 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.

• 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

• Onsite: Must be able to work continually in a refrigerated environment 35°F–45°F.

• 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.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

• 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
• 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)

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 $24.00-$25.00/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 :