Harvest Team Member 1

Bob Evans Farms, Inc.; Hillsdale (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bob Evans Farms, Inc. is seeking a meat processing associate at our facility in Hillsdale, MI. The role involves slaughtering and breaking down carcasses into cuts, using knives and cutting tools, while following strict GMP and SQF standards.

You will operate in a fast-paced environment and contribute to product quality and safety. Excellent stamina and the ability to stand for long periods are required. Prior meat-cutting experience is preferred but not mandatory, and a high school diploma or

Qualifications

• Requires ability to follow detailed instructions
• Must be able to operate in a fast-paced meat processing environment
• Strong attention to quality and safety protocols

Responsibilities

• Utilize PPE and follow safety procedures at all times
• Maintain food quality and comply with GMP
• Sharpen and maintain knives and cutting tools
• Disassemble carcasses and cut into boneless portions
• Adhere to SQF principles and company policies
• Perform duties with minimal supervision

Skills

Safety awareness

Stamina

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Job description

About Bob Evans Farms, Inc. For over 75 years, Bob Evans Farms has delivered delicious, quick-to-table, farm-inspired food that makes mealtime a little bit easier and a lot more delicious. We're proud to be the No. 1-selling refrigerated dinner sides*, including many varieties of wholesome, feel-good favorites such as mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese, sold in grocery stores across the country. We're also a leading producer and distributor of sausage and egg products including liquid eggs. In addition to our flagship Bob Evans® brand, our product portfolio includes Simply Potatoes®, Egg Beaters® and Owens® Sausage. Bob Evans Farms is based in Columbus, Ohio, and is owned by Post Holdings, Inc., a consumer-packaged goods holding company. For more information about Bob Evans Farms, Inc., visit www.bobevansgrocery.com.

Business Unit Overview About Bob Evans Farms, Inc. For over 75 years, Bob Evans Farms has delivered delicious, quick-to-table, farm-inspired food that makes mealtime a little bit easier and a lot more delicious. We're proud to be the No. 1-selling refrigerated dinner sides*, including many varieties of wholesome, feel-good favorites such as mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese, sold in grocery stores across the country. We're also a leading producer and distributor of sausage and egg products including liquid eggs. In addition to our flagship Bob Evans® brand, our product portfolio includes Simply Potatoes®, Egg Beaters® and Owens® Sausage. Bob Evans Farms is based in Columbus, Ohio, and is owned by Post Holdings, Inc., a consumer-packaged goods holding company. For more information about Bob Evans Farms, Inc., visit www.bobevansgrocery.com. Responsibilities Statement of Purpose This position is responsible for converting live animals into carcasses ready for processing. Performs slaughtering and butchering task in slaughtering and meat packing establishments, using cutting tools, such as knives, saws, and "mechanical" knifes to break down full-carcasses into boneless carcasses or smaller cuts of meat. Accountabilities

• Utilize all PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for the assigned job and to relay to Leads and Production Management if equipment condition is not 100% or if missing. Perpetuates a "Safety First" culture.
• Prioritizes food quality and maintains food safety, through the vigilant application of company GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Must participate in knife sharpening and stretching program offered at BEF.
• Ability to sharpen and maintain knife functionality in order to minimize body strain in the processing functions in the disassembly of carcasses. Utilize manual and/or mechanical knives.
• Ability to maintain company standards of efficiency as defined by the plant metrics in both "Head Count" and "Yield" in a fast paced work environment.
• Ability to learn processes on humane slaughter and food compliance regulations in conjunction with USDA standards.
• Function with minimal assistance and supervision.
• Follows all SQF principles pertinent to the position as specified by the SQF Practitioner.
• All other duties as assigned

Knowledge

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Ability to communicate problems or issues to production

Qualifications QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Requirements 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand/ use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally push/pull or move up to 600 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to animal blood, wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and sharp objects. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. BEF Foods, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status. Education/Experience

• Prior Food Manufacturing experience preferred but not required
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Basic math skills, with the ability to read and write
• Prior Meat cutting/butchering experience preferred but not required