Butcher, Meat Trimmer
Employer
1178 Mt Zion Church Rd
Iron Station, NC 28080
United States
Job description
On farm, butcher/harvest of live cattle and hogs raised on farm. Assist with removal of the animal’s head, hide, and legs. Assist withcutting, skinning, and breaking down of the animal. Break down into consumer portions and prepare for display. Cut, trim, bone, tie, and grind meats. Perform all meat processing duties in a clean and sanitary manner. Process and prepare a variety of meats from all hoofed animals with knowledge of the carcass and how to properly break them down. Sharpen knives and maintain all equipment and tools in an orderly and sanitary manner. Must maintain all equipment, including knives, saws, grinders, and work area. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
Special Requirements
Must have knowledge of animal safe handling, humane slaughtering procedures, basic animal safety rules and how to handle oneself among live animals. Must have knowledge of livestock farmwork, including farm animals and machinery performed on the farm. At least three (3) months of butchery, farm, or livestock work experience is required.