Lead, Meat

Company: Buckhead Meat and Seafood
Location: Crystal Lake
Posted on: February 4, 2025

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARYAssists 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 companys 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 practicesQualifications
  • 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 meatProfessional 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 skillsPhysical 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.Required
          Preferred

          Job Industries

          • Other

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