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Form of workProduction – Journeyman Meat Cutter
Company Overview:
Heartland Meat Company has been an expert meat producer of specialty cuts of beef, pork, poultry, lamb and offal products for over 50 years. Most famously known for the creation of “carne asada picada,” a signature cut of beef to cook quickly and evenly for the highest quality pre-cut carne asada around. Being the original company to manufacture Black Angus carne asada picada for the Hispanic segment, Heartland has set the bar high for San Diego and food lovers have enjoyed the quality for many decades. Products from Heartland can be found in Southern California, Northern California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Washington, West Texas and Hawai’i. Established in 1967, Heartland is still family owned and operated today by the Stidman family. We offer our team members great benefits, opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations.
Position Summary:
The Meat Cutter is responsible for supporting the Production team, as well as additional duties or tasks.
General Purpose of the Position:
The Meat Cutter will assist in the Production room. This position reports to Production Supervisor.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Essential Duties & Core Responsibilities:
- As a Meat Cutter you need to be able to do everything in the Production room. This includes:
- Run equipment, cut, and trim the meat, run machinery, and any tasks asked of you by the Production Supervisor.
- Unpack and pack meat products as dictated by Supervisor(s)
- Maintain clean production and common area environments
- Additional duties after training as requested by Supervisor(s)
Required Job Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to accurately follow detailed procedures and processes
- Must have the ability to carry our instructions furnished in both oral and written form
- Always maintain a professional working relationship with co-workers
- Ability to act in an ethical, honest, and professional manner always
- Ability to work comfortably under pressure
- Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to read, speak and write English and Spanish clearly
Education & Experience:
- High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) or equivalent preferred
Pay Range:
- $19.00 - $24.00 per hour
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without accommodation.
- Regularly work in a refrigerated environment
- Occasionally withstand freezer temperatures
- Regular and prolonged standing, bending, and walking
- Ability to be able to bend and stoop as needed
- The employee must occasionally lift, carry and/or move up to 70 pounds
- Repeated use of hands and arms
- The noise level in the work environment is usually high
Workplace Civility Rules:
- Represent the company with a positive attitude internally and externally.
- Participate fully as a member of the team, completing all requirements assigned in a timely manner.
- Treat all co-workers, customers and vendors with dignity and respect.
- Work cohesively with all co-workers, displaying a positive attitude through behaviors and supportive problem solving and communication skills.
- Act in a professional manner always to maintain a positive work environment in accordance with Heartland’s Harassment policy and Workplace Violence procedures.
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is subject to change at any time. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
Heartland Meat Co., Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
