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60 Trader Joe'S Meat Cutter Jobs Hiring Near You

Production Butcher / Meat Cutter

Burlington, WA · On-site

$15.75 - $21/hr

The position is a strong fit for someone with meat cutting, grocery meat department, food production, culinary prep, or related knife experience who wants to build a long-term career in the trade.

Meat Cutter / Butcher

Luverne, AL · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

About the Role Are you looking to master a skilled trade? Our healthy supermarket is looking for a Meat Cutter to join our team! We take pride in offering our community the highest quality grass-fed ...

Meat Cutter / Butcher

Luverne, AL · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

About the Role Are you looking to master a skilled trade? Our healthy supermarket is looking for a Meat Cutter to join our team! We take pride in offering our community the highest quality grass-fed ...

Meat Cutter Apprentice

Williston, VT · On-site

$17 - $18.46/hr

Our Apprentice Meat Cutter position will make you an immediate rock star! You'll be front and ... You are fully present for your teammates, our guests, and our trade partners. You're a reliable ...

Meat Cutter Apprentice

Williston, VT · On-site

$17 - $18.46/hr

Our Apprentice Meat Cutter position will make you an immediate rock star! You'll be front and ... You are fully present for your teammates, our guests, and our trade partners. You're a reliable ...

Meat Prepper I

Vernon, CA

$16.50 - $21.75/hr

This role involves cutting and processing custom meat orders and standard inventory items in a fast ... trade role.

Meat Prepper I

Vernon, CA

$16.50 - $21.75/hr

This role involves cutting and processing custom meat orders and standard inventory items in a fast ... trade role.

Meat Prepper I

Vernon, CA · On-site

$16.50 - $21.75/hr

This role involves cutting and processing custom meat orders and standard inventory items in a fast ... trade role.

Meat Prepper I

Vernon, CA · On-site

$16.50 - $21.75/hr

This role involves cutting and processing custom meat orders and standard inventory items in a fast ... trade role.

The Apprentice Meat Cutter is responsible for learning the trade of a Meat Cutter by productively performing the duties of the job under the guidance and instructions of the Meat Manager or Assistant ...

The Apprentice Meat Cutter is responsible for learning the trade of a Meat Cutter by productively performing the duties of the job under the guidance and instructions of the Meat Manager or Assistant ...

The Apprentice Meat Cutter is responsible for learning the trade of a Meat Cutter by productively performing the duties of the job under the guidance and instructions of the Meat Manager or Assistant ...

The Apprentice Meat Cutter is responsible for learning the trade of a Meat Cutter by productively performing the duties of the job under the guidance and instructions of the Meat Manager or Assistant ...

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Trader Joe's Jobs Information

Do workers at Trader Joe's get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
54% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Does Trader Joe's pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
64% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 75 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

At Trader Joe's, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
83% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from Trader Joe's?

Most people who work part-time can get health insurance.
78% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can get health insurance
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

Do part-time workers get paid time off at Trader Joe's?

Most people who work part-time get paid time off.
96% of people who work part-time say they get paid time off
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Is the health insurance from Trader Joe's affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Trader Joe's?

Most people get paid time off work.
89% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 90 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 5% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 32% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 55% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 9% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 176 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do workers at Trader Joe's worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
80% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 179 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do Trader Joe's workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people get to choose which shifts they work.
85% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 171 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

How easy is it for Trader Joe's workers to change shifts?

Most people find it easy to change shifts.
74% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 141 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Trader Joe's?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
84% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do Trader Joe's managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
95% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 175 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do jobs at Trader Joe's spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
6% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 168 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Trader Joe's?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
85% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 88 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Is a Trader Joe's job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
95% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 87 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Is working at Trader Joe's good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
93% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Trader Joe's feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
78% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 80 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do people at Trader Joe's get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
92% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 88 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Trader Joe's?

Some people feel stressed out here.
48% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 86 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do people at Trader Joe's enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
82% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 79 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do people at Trader Joe's recommend working with their team?

Most people recommend working with their team.
71% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 92 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Trader Joe's?

Most people got enough training when they started.
83% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 86 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Trader Joe's?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 74% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 82 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do people think Trader Joe's’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Some people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
57% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 79 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Trader Joe's is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
73% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 86 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Production Butcher / Meat Cutter

HireQuestNW

Burlington, WA • On-site

$15.75 - $21/hr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago


Job description

A locally owned, premium meat producer in Burlington, WA is looking for production butchers and meat cutters to support daily production. This is a hands-on role for dependable candidates who take pride in quality work, safe knife handling, and showing up on time. The position is a strong fit for someone with meat cutting, grocery meat department, food production, culinary prep, or related knife experience who wants to build a long-term career in the trade.


Pay will depend on demonstrated skill level. Candidates with limited cutting experience may be considered for a trainee or production-support path, while experienced cutters may qualify for the higher end of the range.


Role Type: Production butcher / meat cutter with room to grow into higher-level cutting work

Schedule: Full-time schedule; exact days and hours to be confirmed during the hiring process

Work Environment: Cold production setting with knives, equipment, sanitation standards, and physical work


What You’ll Do

· Cut, trim, portion, and prepare meat products according to production needs and quality standards.

· Use knives, saws, grinders, and other equipment safely and correctly, depending on assigned work.

· Follow food safety, sanitation, and product-handling procedures throughout the shift.

· Maintain a steady pace while keeping cuts accurate and consistent.

· Inspect product for quality and communicate issues or concerns to the appropriate lead or manager.

· Keep the work area clean, organized, and stocked for production.

· Work as part of a small team and follow direction from production leads and management.


What We’re Looking For

· Previous meat cutting, butcher, meat department, culinary prep, or production knife experience is preferred.

· Strong attendance and on-time performance.

· Reliable transportation to and from the Burlington area.

· Comfort working in a cold production environment and standing for a full shift.

· Ability to use knives safely and follow strict safety and sanitation procedures.

· Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed and perform repetitive hand and arm movements.

· A team-minded, quality-focused attitude and a willingness to keep learning.


Helpful Experience

· Retail meat cutting, butcher shop, processing, smokehouse, grinding, sausage

· Experience working around food safety standards, production schedules, or quality-control expectations.

· Interest in growing toward a higher-level or journeyman meat cutter skill set over time.


Why This Role May Be a Good Fit

· Opportunity to build a long-term career in meat cutting and food production.

· Work with a quality-focused team producing premium meat products.

· A strong fit for candidates who want more formal training and a path to higher-level cutting work.


Interested candidates should be prepared to discuss their prior knife or meat experience, schedule availability, transportation, and long-term interest in the role.


Contact our office at: 360-676-1666 or Bellinghamwa@hirequestdirect.com