Hand Cutter

Brakebush Brothers, Inc.; Hartwell (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the poultry sector is seeking a dedicated Hand Cutter for their production team. This role involves cutting, trimming, and sizing poultry products to meet customer specifications while ensuring quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating dependability and attention to detail. Join a supportive team where your contributions will make a significant impact on product quality and customer satisfaction. If you are motivated, reliable, and ready to take on a rewarding challenge, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health and Wellness Benefits

Equal Employment Opportunities

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required, but experience may be considered.
• Prior production experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Cut and trim meat to customer specifications using knives.
• Inspect meat products for defects and remove excess fat.

Skills

Active Listening

Good oral and written communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Dependability

Attention to Detail

Cooperation

Self-Control

Achievement/Effort

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

Knives

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Job description

Title: Hand Cutter, 1st Shift Req ID: 6016

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

Classification: Nonexempt

Recruiter: Jennifer Berry Fleming

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

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

Qualifications & Education Requirements

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

Preferred Skills

1. Prior production experience preferred, but not required.
2. 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.
3. Good oral and written communication skills – talking to others to convey information effectively.
4. Good analytical and problem-solving skills – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
5. Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
6. Good computer skills preferred, but not required.

Physical/Mental Requirements

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

Work Styles

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

Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and background check are required.

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.

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. If you need assistance with the application process, please call [phone] or visit our contact us page for more ways to reach us.