JOB SUMMARY Assists front line supervision in performing some leadership duties. Communicates daily objectives. KPI's and functions as a liaison between line employees and supervisors. Mentor and Train employees new and seasoned. Order meat as needed. RESPONSIBILITIES • Work alongside team to direct the short-term flow and organization of production area. • Accurately cut to trim and yield specifications as specified by information provided by cut tickets • Communicate any discrepancies between cutting tickets and normal customer purchases to the supervisor • Properly label all products and equipment to conform to all legal and safety regulations • Properly and accurately record all necessary data to produce assigned cutting yield tests • Accurately count product inventory levels and maintain levels set forth by the supervisor • Ensure that all product specifications are being met according to guidelines • Maintain work areas in compliance with U.S.D.A. guidelines • Assemble and tear down any equipment in the work area at the beginning and/or end of your shift • Properly clean, store and maintain all knives, scales, etc. assigned to you • Manage profitability by achieving product yields and meeting deadlines for product readiness • Complete other duties as assigned • To know and understand the company’s safety and health goals and its objectives. Assist the company in achieving these goals by participating in the safety program • To help develop and follow all safe work practices Qualifications • Ability to perform mathematical calculations and conversions to determine the amounts and sizes of products needed for orders • Ability to read, write and communicate in the English language • Prior experience with portion cutting meat Professional Skills • Ability to reduce processing costs by cutting and sizing portions accurately with good yields. • Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. • Able to adjust to sudden changes in customer demands or operational goals. • Commitment to work until the job is completed. • Interacts well with others. • Good team player. • Results-oriented. • Customer-service oriented • Detail oriented. • Capable of handling multiple tasks at once. • Ability to be trained and learn new skills Physical Demand • Standing, walking and reaching are regular activities for this employee • Heavy lifting activities for this employee • Ability to touch, feel, manipulate fingers and limbs to handle objects, controls, operate various processing, and material handling equipment is necessary. • The ability to smell is required, to detect levels of wholesomeness and spoilage. Work Environment • This position requires the candidate to be in refrigerated processing and warehouse areas. These areas are cold and wet and exposure to moving machinery are a regular occurrence. • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.