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Slaughter/Meat Cutter

Sailer's Food Market & Meat Processing
Elmwood, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/28/2026

Sailer's is looking for an experienced slaughter/trimmer for hog, beef, bison, lamb. Responsible for efficiently removing bones and cutting meat into standard cuts in preparation for marketing. The Slaughter cuts, trims, skins, sorts, and washes viscera of slaughtered animals to separate edible portions from offal.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Process, cut, trim, and label meat and meat products according to company standards.
  • Control quality of product to conform to company standards.
  • Inspect meat products to ensure meat quality.
  • Operate saws, knives, and additional equipment as needed.
  • Maintain proper sanitary conditions to include cleaning and sanitizing of all work surfaces, utensils, and equipment.
  • Conform to all relevant USDA standards as they apply to the position.
  • Fill in positions and areas as necessary.
  • Perform daily inspection checks of machinery, following all appropriate safety procedures.
  • Perform other assigned duties as may be required.
  • Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work environment.
  • Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety.
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Education and Experience:

  • Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, subtraction)
  • 2-3 years experience preferred
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Moderate to heavy lifting and walking - lifting/carrying to 50 lbs., pushing/pulling to 50 force lbs., reaching, turning, standing, squatting, stooping/bending, equipment operation (meat saw, bone scraper, knives, slicer, band saw, scales, wrapping machine). Must be able to work effectively in refrigerated/cooler environment.

Disclaimer: This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at anytime at the sole discretion of the Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

  • What experience do you have with farm animals?

Experience:

  • slaughter: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $24

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