Meat Cutter Job at US Foods, Charlotte, NC

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  • US Foods
  • Charlotte, NC

Job Description

$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


JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

  • 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
  • (Push/Pull: Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift)
  • (Climb/Balance: In/Out Truck/Trailer to cab. On/Off ramp to ground level and side doorsteps and Platform of trailer. Stairs)
  • (Grasp Objects: Hand truck, boxes, cartons, steering wheel)
  • (Manipulate Objects: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paperwork, truck gate, straps)
  • (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: . 

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Monday to Friday, Shift work, Day shift,

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