Meat Cutter

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About the role

Cuts and trims raw meat for sale using saws, knives, grinder, and tenderizer. Provides a high level of member service.

Responsibilities

• Cuts and trims meat to Costco specification using band saw and knives.
• Operates tenderizing machine.
• Transfers cut and ground meat to styrofoam trays and loads them onto large plastic trays for wrappers.
• Follows safety and security procedures.
• Assists with wrapping tasks, including re-wrapping fish.
• Stocks meat display case according to the Meat Manager’s plan for product presentation and merchandising.
• Brings cases of meat (up to 99 lbs) from cooler and empties contents onto meat cutting or preparation area.
• Re-stocks meat room supplies and boxes of meat (up to 99 lbs).
• Inspects and reassembles equipment sanitized the previous night.
• Reworks display case to assess daily production needs and rotates product.
• Operates meat grinder, checks fat content of each batch, and follows proper department production procedures for quality and consistency.
• Cleans and sanitizes the area throughout the day to comply with health code, including sanitation standards and maintaining proper temperatures.
• Restocks meat room supplies such as sanitizer and styrofoam trays.
• Performs routine maintenance for machinery, equipment, and implements.
• Provides and ensures prompt and courteous member service.
• Ensures proper cleanup and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Operates vehicles, equipment, or machinery as required.
• Assists with department duties and in other warehouse departments as necessary.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health benefits: medical, dental, vision, hearing aid, pharmacy, behavioral health, and employee assistance
• Health care reimbursement account
• Dependent care assistance plan
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Stock purchase plan (for eligible employees)

Schedule

Open availability is needed to meet the needs of the business, except for any religious or disability considerations.

If hired, you will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States.