Gutter

American Foods Group; Wright City (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan

Discount meat program

Job summary

America's Heartland Packing is seeking hands-on workers for on-site meat processing duties, including evisceration and removal of internal organs. You will follow strict safety, hygiene and sanitation protocols while handling knives and equipment.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to stand for long periods, and compliance with PPE and safety dress procedures. Join a growing facility with comprehensive benefits and opportunities in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Ability to work in humid, hot, wet, or moving environments with PPE.

Responsibilities

• Remove exposed stomach and other organs without rupturing tissues.
• Process and remove stomach, intestines, liver, and pluck.
• Kosher cattle procedures and rabbi tag handling as described.
• Maintain cleanliness; sanitize knives and tools; follow safety rules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

PPE compliance

Attendance

Job description

Job Summary

The Gutter is the process of removing the internal organs from the carcass. The gutters are responsible for the clean evisceration of cattle which includes removing the paunch and the pluck from the internal body cavity of the beef carcass.

Overview

The Gutter is the process of removing the internal organs from the carcass. The gutters are responsible for the clean evisceration of cattle which includes removing the paunch and the pluck from the internal body cavity of the beef carcass.

Key Responsibilities

• Remove exposed stomach by pulling bung and then pushing down on paunch; take care not to rupture the stomach.
• Remove stomach/intestines, liver, and pluck.
• Kosher cattle, rabbi tag is removed and put on lung.
• Rinse apron and hands.
• Steel knife, then place knife in sanitizer, remove second knife from sterilizer and begin procedure on next animal.
• Knives cannot be sterilized first and then sharpened due to cross contamination from steel.
• NOTE: this description is not intended to be all inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be able to work in a humid, hot, wet, slippery, or moving surface at varied heights in and around moving equipment and parts with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience/knowledge of manufacturing environment.
• Previous heavy machinery experience in manufacturing environment.
• Previous agriculture production/ beef plant experience.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Be attentive to detail.
• Ability to work safely, wear PPE, and follow instructions.
• Ability to attend work consistently.
• Always be aware of your surroundings.
• Follow all safety, food safety, and Sanitary dress procedures.
• Be attentive to detail.
• Able to stand for lengthy periods of time.
• Display strong work ethic.

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 occasionally required to stand, walk, or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Human Resources at the location(s) where you are applying. We participate in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.

Summary

America's Heartland Packing is set to open its doors in early 2025. The 775,000 sq. ft. greenfield project will include a harvest floor, carcass chillers, fabrication area, rendering, further processing area, storage coolers, freezers, and loading docks.

What We Offer

• Competitive total compensation package for you and your family.
• Excellent benefit plan. Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flex Spending Accounts, Voluntary Benefits, PTO, 401k, Long & Short Term Disability, Discount Meat Purchase Program, and more!