2nd Shift Handcutter

Brakebush Brothers, Inc.; Hartwell, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Brakebush Brothers, Inc. in Hartwell, GA is seeking a 2nd Shift Handcutter who will perform cutting, trimming and sizing of poultry products. The role is part of the Production Department and requires attention to detail and the ability to work in a wet, cold environment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and demonstrate strong safety practices, reliability, and good communication. This is a nonexempt, full-time position with potential for growth and team collaboration on

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Use knives to cut and trim meat.
• Clean, trim, slice and section carcasses for future processing.
• Cut and trim meat to customer specification.
• Remove parts, such as skin and bones from carcass.
• Inspect meat products for defects, bruises or blemishes and remove them along with any excess fat.
• Provide support to floor when needed.

Skills

Active Listening

Oral and Written Communication

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Self-Motivation

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Title: 2nd Shift Handcutter, 2nd Shift

Req ID: 9497

City, State: Hartwell, GA, Georgia (US-GA)

Classification: Nonexempt

HAND CUTTER JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary of Role & Responsibilities

The Poultry Cutter position is a member of the Production Department. The Poultry Cutter position is chiefly responsible for cutting, trimming and sizing poultry products.

Essential Job Functions/Duties

• Use knives to cut and trim meat.
• Clean, trim, slice and section carcasses for future processing.
• Cut and trim meat to customer specification
• Remove parts, such as skin and bones from carcass.
• Inspect meat products for defects, bruises or blemishes and remove them along with any excess fat.
• Provide support to floor when needed.

Qualifications & Education Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent, but relevant work experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Preferred Skills

• Prior production experience preferred, but not required.
• Active Listening – Giving full attention to what Material Leads and Supervisor are saying, taking time to understand points being made, and asking questions as appropriate.
• Good oral and written communication skills – talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Good analytical and problems solving skills – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Good computer skills preferred, but not required.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Will primarily work in a production environment, and must be able to work in a wet and cold environment without issue.
• May be required to lift, push, pull 40 pounds within an 8 hour or more period.
• May be required to stand or walk within an 8 hour or more period.
• Must spend time using hands to handle, control, cut and feel products within an 8 hour or more period.
• Must wear PPE such as safety shoes, glasses, hearing protection.
• Must be analytical and think critically.
• Must be self-motivated and able to motivate others.
• Must be able to follow instructions and provide results.
• Must be a self-starter.
• Must maintain professionalism and grow leaders through positive reinforcement.
• Must possess and present a strong work ethic.

Work Styles

• Dependability – Job requires being reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfilling of obligations.
• Attention to Detail – Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work task.
• Cooperation – Job requires team work and displaying good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• Self-Control – Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in difficult situations.
• Achievement/Effort – Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.

Successful completion of a pre-employment drug testand background check arerequired.

Brakebush provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Applicants must have the legal authorization to work for any employer in the United States.

We are currently unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.

Brakebush is committed to adhering to compliance and applicable pay transparency laws in all states where we operate and any other states where we have a legal obligation.

Please see our Benefits Page to learn more about the amazing Health and Wellness Benefits offered to our employees!

Brakebush Brothers, Inc is an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate in our hiring, training, or promotion policies.

We will not discriminate against job applicants or employees for reasons of race, religion, color, sex, handicap, age, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by law.