Find & Apply For Butcher / Meat Cutter Jobs in Riley, Kansas

Description:

The Skilled Meat Processor / Butcher performs a variety of hands-on meat processing duties in a local locker environment, including slaughter floor support, carcass breakdown, cutting standard and premium beef cuts, sausage making, smoking, packaging, sanitation, and occasional customer-facing store support. The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-minded, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.

Requirements:

Duties & Responsibilities:

Perform custom beef processing tasks, including cutting, trimming, grinding, packaging, and related production work Break carcasses and prepare standard and premium beef cuts according to company, customer, and production needs Assist with sausage making, smoking, and processed meat production as needed Support slaughter floor operations as needed Operate knives, band saws, grinders, and other meat processing equipment safely and properly Follow food safety, sanitation, quality, and production standards at all times Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area throughout the shift Assist with packaging, labeling, cooler/freezer organization, and product handling Work as part of a team and communicate clearly with supervisors and coworkers Education & Experience Experience with meat cutting, butchering, meat processing, or similar hands-on production work preferred Knowledge and skill in making standard and specialty beef cuts preferred

Required Skills & Abilities:

Ability to safely operate a band saw and other meat processing equipment Willingness and ability to assist on the kill floor as needed Experience with, or willingness to learn, smokehouse operation and processed meat production Dependable attendance and strong work ethic Ability to follow directions, work safely, and maintain quality standards Comfortable working in cold, wet, warm, and fast-paced production areas Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship Must be 18 years or older Physical Requirements & Working Environment The physical requirements described here represent those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made. Requires hands-on work in a meat processing environment Ability to walk the plant floor, including exposure to noise and production equipment Wet or humid conditions and slippery surfaces at times Exposure to both warm and cool environments Use of equipment and machinery Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 80 pounds occasionally with assistance Must be able to follow all safety, PPE, and USDA facility requirements Ability to work standard business hours with flexibility based on production schedules