What are the responsibilities and job description for the Meat Butcher position at Driscoll Foods?
About the Role
We're hiring an experienced USDA Meat Cutter – Portion Control to cut, trim, portion, and prepare meat products to exact specifications in our federally inspected facility.
You'll work to USDA regulations, company specs, and food safety standards. Your precision drives yield control, product consistency, and compliance, so your work directly shapes the quality our customers receive.
What You'll Do
- Cut, trim, bone, and portion beef, pork, poultry, and other proteins to exact weight and size specifications
- Hit portion targets using scales, portioning equipment, and knife skills to minimize waste and maximize yield
- Follow all USDA, HACCP, SSOP, and company food safety procedures
- Keep tools, workstations, and processing areas sanitary
- Identify and remove defects, contamination, and foreign materials
- Read and interpret production sheets, specs, and customer portion requirements
- Label, stage, and store finished product correctly
- Safely operate meat saws, slicers, grinders, and portioning equipment
- Support inventory rotation (FIFO) and raw material handling
- Report quality or safety concerns to supervisors immediately
- Help meet production goals while staying accurate and consistent
What You Bring
- 2 years of meat cutting or butcher experience (USDA facility preferred)
- Strong knife skills and a solid understanding of meat anatomy
- Knowledge of portion control standards and yield management
- Understanding of food safety, sanitation, and cross-contamination prevention
- Ability to follow written specs and production schedules
- Comfort working around machinery and sharp tools
- Ability to work in cold environments (32–40°F)
- Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly
Nice to Have
- Experience in a USDA-inspected facility
- HACCP or food safety training
- Experience with band saws and automated portioning equipment
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
This is a hands-on role in a cold, fast-paced, team-oriented production setting.
Environment
- Cold, refrigerated production area (32–40°F)
- Wet floors and frequent sanitation procedures
- Fast-paced, team-oriented setting
Physical demands
- Standing for extended periods
- Repetitive hand and arm movements
- Frequent lifting (50 lbs), bending, and reaching
As an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, Driscoll Foods and its affiliates do not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, color citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender (except where gender is a bonafide occupational qualification), sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation or any other factor protected by federal, state or local law. Furthermore, Driscoll Foods will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because he or she is mentally or physically disabled, a disabled veteran, or a veteran of the Vietnam era, provided he or she is qualified and meets the requirements established by Driscoll Foods for the job.
Pay: From $27.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28