Portion Cutter - Stock Yards St Louis

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESTrim 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 specificationsLabel portion with supplied number product labelsSet up cutting room as requiredKeep cutting room and surrounding area clean and sanitized.Follow company GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) to maintain sanitary conditionsWork continually in a refrigerated environment 35°F- 45°FComplete miscellaneous other duties as assigned.SUPERVISIONThe incumbent is not required to provide direct supervision for any position.RELATIONSHIPSInternal:  The incumbent is required to interact with employees at all levels of responsibility throughout the company.                    QUALIFICATIONS Education/Training:  High School Diploma or GED preferred.   Incumbent must have the ability to work in a fast paced production environment.  Finish time is when work is completed and could require overtime with our without notice.Related Experience/Requirements:  Skilled as a specialty meat cutter using knives required; minimum (1) year experience as a meat cutter. Experience with band saws, laser portion machinery or other meat production equipment is preferred.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of all poultry, beef, lamb, and pork productsKnowledge of USDA grades and standards.Physical Requirements:OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33%FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66%CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100%Never: 0%JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:        SIT: OccasionallySTAND: ContinuouslyWALK: Occasionally         JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT:1-10 lbs (Sedentary): Occasionally10-20lbs (Light): Frequently25-50lbs (Medium): Frequently50-100lbs (Heavy): OccasionallyOver 100lbs (Very Heavy): Never         JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO CARRY:       1-10 lbs (Sedentary):Occasionally10-20 lbs (Light): Occasionally25-50 lbs (Medium): Frequently50-100 lbs (Heavy): OccasionallyOver 100 lbs (Very Heavy): OccasionallyJOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:        Push/pull: Frequently Step/Climb/balance: Frequently Stoop/squat: FrequentlyKneel: FrequentlyBend: FrequentlyReach above shoulder: OccasionallyGrasp objects: ContinuouslyManipulate objects: FrequentlyReach/Turn:  FrequentlyCompensation 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 and $23.24 hr.As applicable, this role will also receive overtime compensation.​​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

Created: 2026-02-20