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Meat Trimmer Trainee - Aurora, IL Stock Yards at US Foods, Inc. summary: The Meat Trimmer Trainee is responsible for trimming fat and skin from various meats while customizing product portions according to specifications. This role involves maintaining sanitary conditions in a refrigerated environment and following Good Manufacturing Practices. The position requires basic knife skills and six months of experience in meat production or trimming. Schedule: Monday- Friday 6:00 am - 6:00 pm (flexible schedule) ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Trim fat and skin from meat and customize portions of products using knives, or other meat production equipment. Count and stack on tray portions per customer and company specifications. Label portion with supplied number product labels. Set up cutting room as required. Keep cutting room and surrounding area clean and sanitized. Follow company GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) to maintain sanitary conditions. Work standing continually in a refrigerated environment 35°F- 45°F. Other duties as assigned by Manager. SUPERVISION: The incumbent is not required to provide direct supervision of any position. RELATIONSHIPS Internal: The incumbent is required to interact with employees at all levels of responsibility throughout the company. External: N/A WORK ENVIRONMENT Work continually in refrigerated environment 35F- 45Fdegrees. Must be able to work for periods of time in freezer 10F to - 10F degrees. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Kitchen prep experience and some basic knife skills preferred; minimum of 6 months experience as a trimmer preferred. Experience with laser portion machinery or other meat production equipment preferred. 6 months in production, manufacturing or meat trimming experience required. CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING Knowledge of poultry, beef, lamb, and pork products Knowledge of USDA grades and standards. LICENSES N/A EDUCATION N/A PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO: FREQUENCY: STAND CONTINUOUSLYWALK OCCASIONALLYDRIVE VEHICLE N/ASIT OCCASIONALLYLIFT 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) OCCASIONALLY11-20 lbs (Light) FREQUENTLY21-50 lbs (Medium) FREQUENTLY51-100 lbs (Heavy) OCCASIONALLYOver 100 lbs (Very Heavy) N/ACARRY 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) OCCASIONALLY11-20 lbs (Light) OCCASIONALLY21-50 lbs (Medium) FREQUENTLY51-100 lbs (Heavy) OCCASIONALLYOver 100 lbs (Very Heavy) OCCASIONALLYPUSH/PULL1 FREQUENTLYCLIMB/BALANCE2 FREQUENTLYSTOOP/SQUAT FREQUENTLYKNEEL FREQUENTLYBEND FREQUENTLYREACH ABOVE SHOULDER OCCASIONALLYTWIST FREQUENTLYGRASP OBJECTS3 CONTINUOUSLYMANIPULATE OBJECTS4 FREQUENTLYMANUAL DEXTERITY5 FREQUENTLY" 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 $19.00 and $20.45 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 Keywords: meat trimmer, butcher trainee, meat processing, knife skills, food safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, refrigerated environment, meat production, customized portions, animal processing

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