JOB DETAILS

Chicken Hand Trimmer

CompanyMartin Foods, L.P.
LocationHouston
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 3, 2026
About The Company
Martin Foods has been a leading further processor and food distributor since 1944. By being experts in center of the plate meats and custom, value-added proteins, Martin Foods has grown into a successful local Houston business. We operate two USDA plants at our company’s headquarters, with over 200,000 square feet of processing, cooler, freezer, and dry warehouse space. Our headquarters are located in Houston, Texas. Our Mission is based on one simple commitment: to deliver only the best – the best products, the best service, the best quality, and the best value – to the best chefs, operators, and restaurateurs in the nation.
About the Role

Description

Objective

Hand carve poultry to specific meassurment given by customer.


Organizational Relationships

Reports to: Meat Production Manager and Assistant Meat Production Manager. 

Internal Contacts: Meat Production Supervisor, production employees, HACCP personnel.


Primary Job Duties

  1. Removal of fat, cartilage, bone fragments, and skin from raw products per product specifications.
  2. Help train new employees and learn other positions
  3. Other duties as assigned

Position Pre-Requisites

  1. Must have a natural ability with a knife       
  2. Must be able to follow directions


Requirements

Skill Requirements

Must be able to read and write numbers. Must be able to read written English instructions on meat order labels. 

 

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs. Must be able to stand for long periods of time and to use hands and arms constantly.


Working Conditions

Monday through Friday, start time dependent on assigned shift until finished and Saturday based on production needs. Temperatures in the mid 40-degree F. to mid-45-degree F. range. Damp wet floors and air flow from refrigeration units


Key Skills
Knife SkillsAttention To DetailReading InstructionsPhysical StaminaTeamworkTrainingPoultry ProcessingProduct Specifications
Categories
Food & BeverageManufacturingTradesAgriculture
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The primary responsibility is to hand carve poultry to specific measurements as per customer specifications. This includes removing fat, cartilage, bone fragments, and skin from raw products.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
143
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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