What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cut Floor Direct Hire position at J H Routh Packing Company?
Position: Meat Cutter
- Meat Portioning/Cutting
- Knife Work; Trimming; Pushing/Sorting Product/Material; Product Inspection.
- Cut carcasses for further processing
- Separate meat and by-products
- Inspect meat products for defects, bruises or blemishes and remove them along with any excess fat
- Cut and trim meat to prepare for packing.
- Use knives, cleavers, meat saws, bandsaws, or other equipment to perform meat cutting and trimming.
- Separate meats and byproducts into specified containers and seal containers.
- Weigh meats and tag containers for weight and contents.
- Clean, trim, slice, and section carcasses for future processing.
- Process primal parts into cuts that are ready for further process.
- Perform a task requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching hands, flexing, and extending arms
- Stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to 10-hours
- Work in cold areas (approximately 35-45 degrees)
- Work in an environment that is wet and humid
- Work around strong smells/odors
- Bend, stoop, and twist repetitively over the course of an entire shift
- This work is physically demanding and can require the use of some or all body parts and muscle groups. Some positions may require repetitive overhead lifting to 30lbs, single lifting of heavy objects which can weigh up to 60lbs or lifting of objects using mechanical assistance.
Minimum requirements:
- Must be comfortable working with raw meat
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more
- Comfortable standing for long periods of time.
- Must be able to work in cold environment
- No experience necessary, will provide on the job training.