Day Shift Poultry Cutter - Precision Sizing & Quality

Simmons Foods; Van Buren (AR); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Foods is seeking a Specialty Cutter to cut and trim chicken pieces to exact weights, using scales and knives. The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety procedures, and compliance with company and USDA requirements.

Expect routine coordination with the TEAM, ongoing development, and attention to quality and efficiency on the production line. The position requires the ability to read scales, follow product codes, and report equipment issues promptly.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and understand scale and product numbers.
• Industry experience in poultry or food processing preferred.
• Minimum education level not specified in ad.

Responsibilities

• Uses knives to cut and trim chicken pieces to meet company standards.
• Reads and uses scales for sizing products.
• Monitors product code, weight, and shape requirements.
• Notifies management if equipment and table is not in working order.
• Works on a moving conveyor belt using both hands.
• Performs multiple types of packing and weighing.
• Pulls bones from product; inspects, grades and removes product that does not meet standards.
• Participates in team development and implementation of team concepts and policies.

Skills

Knife handling

Scale reading

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Job description

Simmons Foods is seeking a Specialty Cutter to cut and trim chicken pieces to exact weights, using scales and knives. The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety procedures, and compliance with company and USDA requirements.

Expect routine coordination with the TEAM, ongoing development, and attention to quality and efficiency on the production line. The position requires the ability to read scales, follow product codes, and report equipment issues promptly.