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Meat Cutter / Production Associate

Kelly Foods
Winter Garden, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/21/2026

Meat Cutter / Production Associate

Winter Garden, FL
1st Shift (6:00 AM start) | Monday–Friday
Up to 12-hour shifts Overtime Required

Job Summary

We are hiring a Meat Cutter / Production Associate to join our fast-paced poultry and protein processing team. This role requires individuals with experience handling raw meat and using cutting tools in a production setting.

Candidates must be able to work in a consistently cold (approximately 40°F) and wet environment, as exposure to moisture and refrigerated temperatures is a daily and essential part of the job.

The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-focused, and comfortable performing physically demanding, repetitive tasks in a high-volume, refrigerated production environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Cut, trim, and process poultry, beef, and pork products
  • Use knives and cutting equipment safely and efficiently
  • Package, weigh, and label finished products
  • Inspect product quality and remove defects
  • Maintain cleanliness and follow strict food safety standards
  • Meet daily production goals in a fast-paced environment
  • Work consistently in cold and wet conditions throughout the shift

Requirements

  • Experience working with raw meat or food production preferred
  • Ability to safely use knives or cutting tools
  • Able to lift 40–50 lbs regularly
  • Required to work in cold (around 40°F), wet conditions for extended periods
  • Able to stand for long periods and perform repetitive motions
  • Able to work up to 12-hour shifts and overtime as needed
  • Reliable and punctual

Why Apply?

✅ Full-time, steady schedule
✅ Overtime opportunities
✅ Team-oriented environment
✅ Opportunity to grow your skills

Work Environment & Physical Demands

  • Continuous work in a cold (approx. 40°F), wet, and humid environment
  • Frequent exposure to raw meat products
  • Standing and walking for extended periods
  • Repetitive use of hands and arms
  • Lifting, carrying, and moving up to 50 lbs regularly
  • Use of sharp tools and production equipment

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

We are a drug-free workplace. All applicants must be willing to comply with pre-employment and/or random drug screening in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have experience working with raw meat (poultry, beef, or pork)?
  • Are you comfortable working in a cold (around 40°F) and wet environment for extended periods?
  • Are you able to lift up to 50 lbs consistently throughout your shift?
  • Are you able to work up to 12-hour shifts and overtime as needed?
  • Do you have experience working in a fast-paced production or manufacturing environment?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $18

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