Meat Cutter
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LocationSCHAUMBURG - IL - 00000387, United States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
DepartmentWarehouses and Business Associates
EquityIncluded
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 17, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Ability to cut and trim meat to Costco specification using band saw and knives
Ability to operate tenderizing machine
Ability to transfer cut and ground meat to styrofoam trays
Ability to load trays onto rack and transfer to wrapper
Ability to assist with wrapping tasks including re-wrapping fish
Ability to assist with stocking meat display case
Ability to lift and carry cases of meat up to 99 lbs
Ability to inspect and reassemble sanitized equipment
Ability to operate meat grinder and check fat content
Ability to clean and sanitize work area throughout the day
Ability to comply with health code sanitation standards
Ability to maintain proper temperatures
Ability to perform routine maintenance for machinery and equipment
Ability to provide prompt and courteous member service
Ability to ensure proper cleanup and disposal of hazardous materials
Ability to operate vehicles, equipment or machinery
Open availability needed to meet the needs of the business
Must provide proof of authorization to work in the United States
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short term disability
Long term disability
401(k)
Stock purchase plan
Paid time off
Job Description
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Position Summary
Cuts and trims and prepares raw meat for sale using saws, knives, grinder, and tenderizer. Provides a high level of member service.
Job Duties
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Cuts and trims meat to Costco specification using band saw and knives. Operates tenderizing machine. Transfers cut and ground meat to styrofoam trays. Loads styrofoam trays onto a large plastic tray and transfers to a large, wheeled rack for wrappers. Follows safety and security procedures.
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Assists with wrapping tasks, may include re-wrapping fish. Assists with stocking meat display case according to Meat Manager’s plan for product presentation and merchandising.
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Brings cases of meat, up to 99 lbs, from cooler and empties contents onto meat cutting or other preparation area. Re-stocks meat room supplies and boxes of meat up to 99 lbs.
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Inspects and reassembles equipment sanitized the previous night. Reworks display case to assess daily production needs and rotates product.
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Operates meat grinder. Dumps meat onto the top of the machine and checks the fat content of each batch from the grinder. Follows proper department production procedures and standards for quality and consistency of finished product.
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Cleans and sanitizes the area throughout the day. Performs duties to comply with health code, such as sanitation standards and maintaining proper temperatures. Restocks meat room supplies such as sanitizer and styro trays.
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Performs routine maintenance for machinery, equipment, and implements.
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Provides and ensures prompt and courteous member service.
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Ensures proper cleanup and disposal of hazardous materials.
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Ability to operate vehicles, equipment or machinery.
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Assists with department duties as necessary.
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Assists in other departments of the warehouse as necessary.
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Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health benefits - medical/dental/vision/hearing aid/pharmacy/behavioral health/employee assistance, health care reimbursement account, dependent care assistance plan, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance, AD&D insurance, life insurance, 401(k), stock purchase plan to eligible employees.
Requirements
Apart from any religious or disability considerations, open availability is needed to meet the needs of the business. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States.
Job Description Posting Updated: July 2026 Job Code: 1506
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