Meatcutter

Overview

Meatcutter position located in the Meat Department of a DeCA Commissary. Performs a full range of meat cutting tasks associated with processing beef, pork, veal, and lamb into retail and ready‑to‑eat cuts for sale patrons. Work may be performed on a production line basis with higher‑skill level duties.

Perform meat cutting operations, including:

• Applying a full range of meat cutting techniques to include special‑order cuts of steaks and roasts (crown roasts)
• Using hand tools and operating powered meat cutting equipment
• Cleaning and sanitizing tools, equipment and work areas to maintain required standards
• Assigning work to other employees in the meat department
• Providing training to other employees in the meat department

Relevant experience includes hands‑on meat cutting, use of tools and equipment, and ability to train peers.

• Stand, stoop, kneel, bend and climb for prolonged periods.
• Lift, push, pull, carry, and handle items weighing up to 40 pounds independently and occasionally over 40 pounds with assistance.

Work environment may be subject to temperature changes based on opening and closing doors, working on loading docks, outside, and in refrigerated rooms. May be exposed to hot or cold weather, damp conditions, or drafty conditions. There is a danger of minor cuts, scrapes, bruises or heat sealer burns.

• Overtime:
  Occasional
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):
  Nonexempt
• Bargaining Unit Status:
  Not Covered
• Obligated Position:
  No
• Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered:
  No
• Telework eligible:
  No
• Remote work eligible:
  No