Summary

Work on the turkey production line performing repetitive tasks that might require the use of tools. Work in cold temperature conditions while wearing proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and following all safety and foods safety requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Work in a fast paced area where the task may require repetition with the use of tools such as knives, and whizard knives.

Work in areas where you may be required to operate equipment.

Work in areas where turkey is harvested which may include bloody areas and handling raw meat. 

Work in areas where turkey is fabricated and must be able to handle raw meat. 

Work in different work stations as production or supervisor needs require.

Ensure USDA regulatory compliance, HACCP, SSOP, SOP, GMP, and SQF program quality, and safety.

Advocate and maintain a strong commitment to safety in the operating process including but not limited to: PPE, preventing and reporting unsafe acts and conditions, Lockout-Tag out procedures, and Process Safety Management related matters.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience

No prior experience or training.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals. 

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.  The employee may be required to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; the employee can be regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Benefits

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• Weekly Attendance Bonus
• Quarterly Attendance Bonus
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Family Leave
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development