Day-Shift Shoulder Cutter – Precision Meat Prep

Simmons Foods, Inc.; Saratoga (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Foods, Inc. is seeking a Shoulder Cutter to join our processing line. The employee will rotate between Cone Loader, Wing Rounder, and Shoulder Cutter positions as needed to support production goals.

Responsibilities include precise cutting around the shoulder and scapula, separating meat from the frame, and maintaining quality with attention to bones. The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to operating systems, safety, and continuous improvement of processes.

Qualifications

• Rotates among Cone Loader, Wing Rounder, and Shoulder Cutter based on production needs.

Responsibilities

• Make an accurate cut on every front half around the shoulder and along the scapula.
• Pull the breast downward to separate meat from the frame.
• Monitor and improve cut quality while maintaining low scrape scores.
• Pay close attention to bones and remove as necessary.
• Sharpen knife blade every 3–4 birds; change blades at each break.
• Prepare presentations for wing cutters and participate in team meetings.

Job description

Simmons Foods, Inc. is seeking a Shoulder Cutter to join our processing line. The employee will rotate between Cone Loader, Wing Rounder, and Shoulder Cutter positions as needed to support production goals.

Responsibilities include precise cutting around the shoulder and scapula, separating meat from the frame, and maintaining quality with attention to bones. The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to operating systems, safety, and continuous improvement of processes.