Portion Cutter (Part-Time - 3 to 4 days a week)

DG Foods LLC; Hazlehurst (MS); On-site; USD 22,041 - 28,929; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Four-Day Pay Program

Access to company benefit programs

Job summary

A leading food processing company in Hazlehurst is seeking a dependable Poultry Portion Cutter. This entry-level part-time role offers competitive hourly pay ranging from $16 to $21, depending on performance. Candidates must be willing to work flexible hours in a fast-paced environment and must be at least 18 years old. The position emphasizes safety and quality in poultry processing.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must pass our multi-day orientation class.
• Must be legally eligible to work.

Responsibilities

• Cutting and portioning poultry based on production standards.
• Adhering to job performance standards.
• Performing other duties as directed by the supervisor.

Skills

Coachable

Comfortable in fast-paced environments

Able to handle knives

Job description

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Base pay range

$16.00/hr - $21.00/hr

Job

Poultry Portion Cutter

Type: Hourly - Nonexempt

Class: Part Time

Shifts: 1 st and 2 nd

Locations: Hazlehurst, MS

Position Summary

DG Foods is currently looking for dependable and hard-working Poultry Portion Cutters for our Hazlehurst facility to be able to work three (3) to four (4) days (24 to 32 hours) a week. Starting hourly wage is $16/hr and offers attainable incentives where you can earn up to $21/hr. Experience is preferred but not required. DG Foods has a very aggressive compensation program based on performance. This is a part-time position under our Flexible Four-Day Pay Program with the opportunity to participate in our company benefit programs! We are hiring for all shifts.

Essential Job Functions

• Cutting and portioning Poultry at a rate that is acceptable based upon production standards using a knife.
• Must adhere to attendance and job performance standards in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as directed by the supervisor.

Job Requirements

• You must be coachable because we want you to succeed!
• Must be comfortable with working in a fast-paced manufacturing/production environment.
• At least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must pass our multi-day orientation class.
• Must be legally eligible to work in accordance with federal and state law.
• Must have dependable transportation to and from DG Food facilities, no exceptions.
• Must be able to work various hours/holidays/weekends as required.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be comfortable with handling and using knives.
• Must be able to always wear all required Personal Protective Equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a cold and wet environment.
• Must be able to work standing for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift and maneuver up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

About DG Foods

DG Foods is the south’s premier poultry custom processor and portioner with locations in Louisiana and Mississippi. We are committed to being a service-oriented supplier of high-quality poultry products within a workplace that is safe, healthy, and injury-free. We are dedicated to safely meeting our customer’s needs and expectations as well as continually being at the forefront of product quality, processes, and customer service.

DG Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing