Precision Beef Sorter: Food Safety & Quality

JBS Foods; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS Foods in Omaha, NE is seeking a Beef Modernization Sorter to perform precision knife cuts on the harvest floor and help maintain sanitary dressing standards.

You will observe anatomical indicators, ensure food safety and product quality, and collaborate with supervisors and inspectors to support compliance. Physical stamina and strong English communication are essential, along with a willingness to learn and work as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Prior harvest floor knife experience, specifically with a straight knife preferred.
• Experience in food production preferred but not required.
• Ability to sharpen and maintain a sharp knife.
• Strong observational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Physically capable of repetitive lifting, pushing and pulling.
• Self-disciplined and mentally engaged in tasks requiring concentration.
• Willingness to learn anatomy, physiology, and disease processes.
• Strong team orientation and ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision knife cuts on the harvest floor using a straight knife.
• Observe and identify anatomical, physiological, and pathological indicators for safety and quality.
• Maintain speed and accuracy in a high-paced production setting.
• Collaborate with Sorter Supervisor, USDA-FSIS inspectors, and harvest departments for compliance and flow.
• Participate in training and skill-building sessions.
• Demonstrate compliance with company policies and food safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Knife sharpening

Observation skills

English communication

Team orientation

Physical stamina

Tools

Straight knife

Job description

JBS Foods in Omaha, NE is seeking a Beef Modernization Sorter to perform precision knife cuts on the harvest floor and help maintain sanitary dressing standards.

You will observe anatomical indicators, ensure food safety and product quality, and collaborate with supervisors and inspectors to support compliance. Physical stamina and strong English communication are essential, along with a willingness to learn and work as part of a team.