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.
• Loads styrofoam trays onto a large plastic tray and transfers to a large, wheeled rack for wrappers.
• Follows safety and security procedures.
• Assists with wrapping tasks, including re-wrapping fish.
• Assists with stocking meat display case according to 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 other 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, dumps meat onto the machine, and checks fat content of each batch.
• Follows proper department production procedures and standards for quality and consistency of finished product.
• 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 styro 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 needed.
• Assists with department duties as necessary.
• Assists in other departments of the warehouse as needed.

Requirements

• Open availability to meet the needs of the business (except for religious or disability considerations).
• Authorization to work in the United States (proof required if hired).

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).
• Stock purchase plan (for eligible employees).