Shoulder Cutter Lead
Summary
Leads a poultry processing line, cutting shoulders and separating breast meat while ensuring yield and safety standards in a fast-paced facility.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
- Make a precise cut on the shoulder and scapula.
- Pull the wing down to separate breast meat from the shell.
- Leave no bones on the breast meat.
- Leave as little meat on the carcass as possible to maintain a good yield percentage
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Use required PPE and follow all safety guidelines of the company.
- Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Oversees work at various stations along the production lines processing
poultry food products. - Adheres to all safety requirements including PPE, preventing, and
reporting unsafe acts and conditions, Lockout-Tagout procedures, and
Process Safety Management related matters. - Ensures that the qualities of the products are being met according to
the product specification of QA and USDA. - Ensures that all equipment throughout the departments is running
smoothly. - Maintains a clean and safe working environment.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 18 years of age.
- Excellent attendance record.
- Be willing to cross train.
- Use of both hands and able to grasp.
- Must satisfactorily perform all qualifying jobs on a “full speed” front half for both left and right sides shoulder cutting
- Previous Line Lead experience is preferred but not required.
- Experience in poultry processing is required.
- High School Diploma or equivalent experience is preferred.
- Familiar with GMP's and poultry processing procedures.
- Must be able to speak and write English.
- Must be able to work overtime, weekends, and occasional holidays.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, if applicable.
- Jobs are fast-paced and require repetitive motion.
- Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.
- May be exposed to temperatures of 45 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.
- Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.
- Must handle the weight of 8 to 10 lbs. repetitively, occasionally lifting, pushing or pulling.
- Ability to work in a stationary position, on feet for the entire shift.
- Ability to work with tools, like scissors, knives and/or power tools for the duration of the shift.
- Ability to climb steps and to access and egress through production environment.
Case Farms is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Case Farms participates in the E-Verify system and uses tools made available by the federal government to confirm employment eligibility of all team members. Persons offered employment are required to provide documentation proving their employment eligibility, and all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the E-Verify process.