General Warehouse Associate

Our client, a family-owned Bronx meat supplier, known for hand-selected USDA Prime beef and premium cuts served by top New York steakhouses is seeking a skilled and experienced Wholesale Butcher & Meat Processing Technician to join our production team. This role requires strong knife skills, precision fabrication, and the ability to work efficiently in a USDA-inspected facility.

Location: Bronx , NY
Pay $17 to $23 based on experience
Shift : start time 12:00 am packers, 3am butcher to completion

Key Responsibilities

Meat Fabrication & Portioning

• Break down whole muscle cuts (such as tenderloins, strip loins, and shoulders) into steaks, cubes, and strips
• Hand-cut and portion steaks and trim to precise customer requirements
• Monitor yields closely and reduce trim loss and waste
• Distinguish and separate Halal and conventional products in accordance with SOPs
• Operate effectively within USDA-inspected facilities
• Coordinate with supervisors regarding product specifications, yields, and production issues

Food Safety & GMP Compliance

• Comply with all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) guidelines
• Wear and maintain proper PPE (gloves, aprons, sleeves, etc.) at all times
• Avoid cross-contamination between equipment, products, and work surfaces
• Follow strict handwashing and sanitation procedures
• Ensure proper temperature control to maintain product quality and safety
• Assist in upholding HACCP protocols and internal food safety requirements

Station Cleanliness & Maintenance

• Maintain a clean and orderly workstation during the entire shift
• Complete end-of-shift cleaning and sanitization of knives, cutting boards, scales, tables, and containers
• Immediately report broken equipment or unsanitary conditions
• Comply with USDA regulations and company sanitation policies

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a butcher (required)
• At least 2 years of commercial or wholesale meat cutting experience preferred
• Knowledge of USDA inspection processes, Halal compliance, and HACCP standards preferred