Beef Quality & Safety Sorter — Precision Knife Operator

Pilgrim; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim in Omaha, Nebraska is seeking a Quality Assurance & Food Safety team member to perform precision knife cuts on the harvest floor while upholding sanitary dressing standards and product quality. You will observe indicators related to pathology, anatomy, and physiology to ensure food safety and compliance in a fast-paced production setting.

Collaborating with the Sorter Supervisor and USDA inspectors, you will participate in ongoing training to maintain current knowledge of company

Qualifications

• Prior harvest floor knife experience, preferably with a straight knife.
• Ability to sharpen and maintain a sharp knife.
• Strong observational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Physically capable of repetitive lifting, pushing and pulling.
• Willingness to learn anatomy, physiology, and disease processes.
• Strong team orientation and ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision knife cuts on the harvest floor using a straight knife, making critical decisions related to pathology, product presentation, and sanitary dressing standards.
• Observe and identify anatomical, physiological, and pathological indicators to ensure the highest levels of food safety and product quality.
• Maintain speed and accuracy while working in a high-paced production setting.
• Collaborate closely with the Sorter Supervisor, USDA - FSIS Consumer Safety Inspectors, and other Harvest floor departments to support regulatory compliance and process flow.
• Participate in ongoing training, education, and skill -building sessions to maintain current knowledge of food safety and company standards.
• Demonstrate consistent compliance with company policies and food safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Knife handling

Observation & detail

English communication

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Job description

Pilgrim in Omaha, Nebraska is seeking a Quality Assurance & Food Safety team member to perform precision knife cuts on the harvest floor while upholding sanitary dressing standards and product quality. You will observe indicators related to pathology, anatomy, and physiology to ensure food safety and compliance in a fast-paced production setting.

Collaborating with the Sorter Supervisor and USDA inspectors, you will participate in ongoing training to maintain current knowledge of company