Cut Team Member

Cut Team Member Nazareth, PA 1 DAYS AGO 22560641 Summary Nazareth, PA In-Person Competitive Salary 1 Years Experience No formal schooling No Commission 40.00 hours per week / Day Shift / Full-Time Description At Lehigh Valley Meats (LVM), we believe that hard work and integrity are the backbone of a strong local food system. As a small, USDA-inspected facility, we do more than just process livestock; we serve as the trusted bridge between the farm and the table. We take immense pride in providing responsible harvesting, superior meat cutting, and accurate custom packaging for the farmers who invest so much in their animals. We are a close-knit team that values doing great work and treating every member like family. Here, you aren't just an employee — you're a craftsman and a vital part of a business that feels like home. If you are looking for a place where your effort is respected and your work supports your community, you'll find it at LVM. We operate through three core teams — Harvesting, Cutting, and Packaging — each playing a vital role in our mission to serve local farms with integrity. Cut Team Member The Cut Team Member is a skilled craftsman responsible for breaking down beef and pork carcasses into high-quality, package-ready components. This role requires sharp attention to detail, a focus on efficiency, and a commitment to honoring every custom order with precision.

Core Responsibilities:

Precision Cutting:

Break down carcasses according to custom orders, ensuring consistent sizing and specialty cut accuracy.

Quality Control:

Accurately label trim, separate components for sausage or patties, and provide feedback to ensure the highest product quality.

Tool & Workspace Care:

Maintain clean, sharp knives and tools daily while keeping an organized, efficient workflow in the cut room.

Safety & Compliance:

Strictly follow USDA trim protocols, food safety guidelines, and PPE requirements to ensure a safe, sanitary environment.

Collaborative Support:

Assist with grinds, packaging/labeling, and general sanitation to keep the facility running smoothly.

Requirements & Skills:

Technical Knowledge:

A strong understanding of USDA processing, meat-cutting roles, and knife safety.

Detail Oriented:

Ability to read and execute complex custom cut sheets without error.

Effective Communicator:

Clear verbal and written communication to maintain flow and quality across the department and with the packaging team.

Team Mindset:

A proactive problem-solver who contributes to a positive, productive, and respectful "home" environment.

Work Environment:

Our facility is divided into four distinct climate zones: our room-temperature office and retail space, the variable-climate harvest floor, our refrigerated cutting and packing room, and our sub-zero freezers. Team members must arrive prepared each day with the appropriate layers and gear to stay safe, cool/warm, comfortable, and productive.

Physical Demands:

Each role at Lehigh Valley Meats is a physically demanding role that keeps our team moving. Essential functions include the ability to stand and navigate hard flooring throughout the day, perform tasks involving repetitive motion with precision, and comfortably lift up to 75 lbs as needed. We look for team members who take pride in their physical stamina and attention to detail.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

Our positions are full-time, hourly positions. Hours of work are typically 6:00 am -2:30 pm. LVM is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We hire based on character, skill, and a shared passion for working with integrity in a growing agribusiness. Additional Details How To Identify Potential Job Scams