Meat Trimmer - Stock Yards Spokane

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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.

SUPERVISION: 
The incumbent is not required to provide direct supervision of any position. 

RELATIONSHIPS
Internal:  The incumbent is required to interact with employees at all levels of responsibility throughout the company.
External:  N/A

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work continually in refrigerated environment 35F- 45Fdegrees.
Must be able to work for periods of time in freezer 10F to - 10F degrees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 
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. 

CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING
Knowledge of poultry, beef, lamb, and pork products
Knowledge of USDA grades and standards.

LICENSES
N/A

EDUCATION
N/A

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:    FREQUENCY:
STAND    CONTINUOUSLYWALK    OCCASIONALLYDRIVE VEHICLE    N/ASIT    OCCASIONALLYLIFT    
1-10 lbs (Sedentary)    OCCASIONALLY11-20 lbs (Light)    FREQUENTLY21-50 lbs (Medium)    FREQUENTLY51-100 lbs (Heavy)    OCCASIONALLYOver 100 lbs (Very Heavy)    N/ACARRY    
1-10 lbs (Sedentary)    OCCASIONALLY11-20 lbs (Light)    OCCASIONALLY21-50 lbs (Medium)    FREQUENTLY51-100 lbs (Heavy)    OCCASIONALLYOver 100 lbs (Very Heavy)    OCCASIONALLYPUSH/PULL1
FREQUENTLYCLIMB/BALANCE2
FREQUENTLYSTOOP/SQUAT    FREQUENTLYKNEEL    FREQUENTLYBEND     FREQUENTLYREACH ABOVE SHOULDER    OCCASIONALLYTWIST    FREQUENTLYGRASP OBJECTS3
CONTINUOUSLYMANIPULATE OBJECTS4
FREQUENTLYMANUAL DEXTERITY5
FREQUENTLY"
 

The following information is provided in accordance with certain state and local laws. Compensation depends on experience, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law.  In Washington, the expected compensation for this role is $22.00 per hour.  This role is also eligible for overtime compensation.  Benefits for this role 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 click here: .