Head Butcher

Job Title:Head Butcher Location:Lone Pine Abattoir - Seffner, FloridaFacility Type:USDA-Inspected Slaughter & Meat Processing PlantTeam Size:6-8 employees Job Overview Lone Pine Abattoir is seeking an experienced Head Butcher to lead day-to-day cutting, fabrication, and packaging operations in a small USDA-inspected facility.This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for whole-animal breakdown, quality control, and training staff while maintaining food safety and humane handling standards.Key Responsibilities Lead and perform whole-animal fabrication (carcass breakdown, primals, sub-primals) Oversee and assist with packaging, labeling, and order accuracy Ensure compliance with USDA inspection requirements, HACCP, and sanitation Train and supervise a small processing team Maintain high standards for yield, quality, and consistency Safely operate knives, saws, grinders, and processing equipment Enforce workplace safety and PPE use Assist with cooler organization and product flow Required Qualifications Proven 3years experience as a butcher or meat cutter with whole-animal processing Experience in a USDA-inspected or state-inspected facility Strong knife skills and knowledge of meat anatomy Ability to lead by example in a hands-on role Comfortable working in cold environments and lifting up to 75 lbs Preferred Prior supervisory or lead butcher experience HACCP and/or food safety training Experience in meat processing plants Schedule & Environment Full-time Physically demanding, cold/wet processing environment PPE required at all times Pay:$22.00 - $28.00 per hour Benefits:Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s):Tell us about your experience and skills as a Butcher.Experience:Butchery:3 years (Required) Meat cutting:3 years (Required) HACCP:1 year (Preferred) Language:English (Preferred) License/Certification:Food Handler Certification (Preferred) Work Location:In person.