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ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE ( Join Our Community of Food People! Prepare high quality cuts of meat according to customer specifications using company standards and adhering to all safety requirements. Able to keep within yield and time benchmarks. **$23.00/Hour, Benefits on Day 1!** Schedule: Monday-Friday 1st Shift NOTE: This position will start in Charlotte NC, then move to Lexington NC in April 2026 **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** + Trim and customize portions of meat products using knives, band saws or other meat production equipment. + Count and stack on tray portions per customer and company specifications. + Label portion with supplied product labels. + Read and understand cut tickets. + Set up the cutting room as required. + Keep cutting rooms and surrounding area clean and sanitized. + Follow company GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) to maintain sanitary conditions. + Work continually in a refrigerated environment 35°F- 45°F. + Complete miscellaneous other duties as assigned. + Finish time is when work is completed and could require overtime without notice. **RELATIONSHIPS** + **Internal:** The incumbent is required to interact with employees, sales, and management at levels of responsibility throughout the company in a professional manner. + **External:** N/A **WORK ENVIRONMENT** + **Onsite** : Must be able to work continually in a refrigerated environment 35°F- 45°F. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** + Skilled as a specialty meat cutter using knives required. + Minimum (1) year experience as a meat cutter. + Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment. + Ability to read and understand customers' specifications and do basic math functions. **EDUCATION** + High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred. **CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING** + Knowledge of poultry, beef, lamb, and pork products including USDA grades and standards. **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS** + Experience with band saws, laser portion machinery or other meat production equipment is preferred. + Knowledge of NAMA guidelines and product cut numbers preferred. **PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS** + Must be able to perform the following physical activities for the described length of time. OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER **JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:** **FREQUENCY:** STAND: CONTINUOUSLY WALK: OCCASIONALLY DRIVE VEHICLE: N/A SIT: OCCASIONALLY LIFT 1-10 lbs (Sedentary): OCCASIONALLY 11-20 lbs (Light): FREQUENTLY 21-50 lbs (Medium): FREQUENTLY 51-100 lbs (Heavy): OCCASIONALLY Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): N/A CARRY 1-10 lbs (Sedentary): OCCASIONALLY 11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY 21-50 lbs (Medium): FREQUENTLY 51-100 lbs (Heavy): OCCASIONALLY Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): N/A PUSH/PULL 1: FREQUENTLY CLIMB/BALANCE 2: FREQUENTLY STOOP/SQUAT: FREQUENTLY KNEEL: FREQUENTLY BEND: FREQUENTLY REACH ABOVE SHOULDER: OCCASIONALLY TWIST: FREQUENTLY GRASP OBJECTS 3: CONTINUOUSLY MANIPULATE OBJECTS 4: FREQUENTLY MANUAL DEXTERITY 5: FREQUENTLY 1 (Push/Pull: Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift) 2 (Climb/Balance: In/Out Truck/Trailer to cab. On/Off ramp to ground level and side doorsteps and Platform of trailer. Stairs) 3 (Grasp Objects: Hand truck, boxes, cartons, steering wheel) 4 (Manipulate Objects: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paperwork, truck gate, straps) 5 (Manual Dexterity: Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers) Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $22.00-$23.00/Hour. Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off​ , short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: . *****EOE - Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/** **Age/Genetic Information** **/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***** Puede ver este sitio de empleo y aplicación en español utilizando la configuración de su navegador o teléfono móvil. Haga clic a continuación para obtener más información. Microsoft Edge ( Google Chrome Safari iPhone Androide ( US Foods is one of America's great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit to learn more. US Foods may collect personal information from you in connection with the application process. US Foods complies with the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020, and its policy may be found here ( **.** US Foods, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Know Your Rights ( Pay Transparency policy statement is available here ( US Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our US Foods Application Accommodation Line at 866-960-5886. You will be prompted to leave a message. 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