PRM Harvest

Poarch Band of Creek Indians; United States; Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 25.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Poarch Band of Creek Indians is seeking a PRM Harvest Position to support harvest-floor operations at Perdido River Meats. You will gain hands-on experience with live animals, operate knocking handgun and knives, and rotate through harvest-floor duties while adhering to safety, food safety, GMP, and USDA requirements.

The role emphasizes teamwork, accountability, and a strong work ethic, with opportunities to develop leadership through required training and cross‑training across areas such as

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in a production facility preferred.
• Working knowledge of USDA regulations and plant procedures preferred.
• Must be able to operate knocking handgun, knife, meat hook, and other electrical tools.
• Ability to work odd and irregular hours.
• Must complete required criminal and character background check.
• Ability to travel and participate in required training and events.
• Ability to perform all duties of this position.

Aufgaben

• Work with live animals, unloading and moving them to pens while following animal handling procedures and USDA regulations.
• Operate a knocking handgun and other electrical tools as required.
• Use knives and meat hooks to remove hide, head, legs, and viscera per Food Safety guidelines.
• Safely use knives and tools required for harvest operations.
• Wear all required PPE.
• Learn and perform positions throughout harvest-floor rotation.
• Work in Harvest, Processing, Ground Beef, and Sausage areas as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area while complying with Safety, Food Safety, GMP, and USDA requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Animal handling

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication

Adaptability

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Knocking handgun

Knife

Meat hook

Electrical tools

Jobbeschreibung

PRM Harvest Position

“Build your skills, work as part of a team, and help deliver quality products from harvest to processing.”

Department: Perdido River Meats
Position Status: Regular Full-Time
Supervisor Role: No
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Join Our Mission:

The Poarch Creek Indians place a high value on individuals who share our commitment to community, tradition, and progress. As Alabama's only Federally Recognized Native American Tribe, we take pride in a history that spans generations and is deeply rooted in resilience and cultural heritage. Our mission is to uplift the lives of our Tribal Members, preserve our traditions, and drive innovation for a thriving future. If you are passionate about serving with purpose and authenticity while fostering trust, unity, and growth, we welcome you to join us on this meaningful journey.

About the Role:

The PRM Harvest Position is a key line-level role responsible for supporting operations throughout the harvest floor at Perdido River Meats. Team members learn and rotate through harvest-floor positions based on facility needs and are cross-trained to support processing operations. This position works directly with livestock and meat‑processing equipment while following applicable Safety, Food Safety, GMP, animal handling, and USDA requirements.

This role will consistently demonstrate respect, accountability, collaboration, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to excellence along with a strong commitment to embodying the core values of the Poarch Creek Indians, which include Perseverance, Opportunity, Accountability, Respect, Culture, and Honesty.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with live animals, including unloading and moving animals to designated pens, while following required animal handling procedures and USDA regulations.
• Operate a knocking handgun and other electrical tools required for assigned duties.
• Use knives and meat hooks to remove hide, head, legs, and viscera in accordance with applicable Food Safety guidelines.
• Safely use knives and other tools and equipment required for harvest operations.
• Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) necessary to safely perform assigned duties.
• Learn and perform positions throughout the harvest‑floor rotation based on operational needs.
• Work in Harvest, Processing, Ground Beef, and Sausage areas as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area while complying with Safety, Food Safety, GMP, and USDA requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Core Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience working in a production facility preferred.
• Working knowledge of USDA regulations and plant procedures preferred.
• Must be able to operate a knocking handgun, knife, meat hook, and other electrical tools required for the position.
• Ability to work odd and irregular hours, as needed.
• Must complete the required criminal and character background check.
• Ability to travel and participate in required training, leadership development, and other events.
• Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities of this position adequately and successfully.

Essential Competencies:

• Ability to wear all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for assigned job duties.
• Ability to tolerate temperatures of 65–85 degrees or higher for the duration of the shift.
• Ability to stand and walk on concrete flooring for the duration of the shift.
• Ability to repeatedly push, pull, and manipulate carcasses on rails.
• Willingness to work in Harvest, Processing, Ground Beef, and Sausage areas as needed.
• Ability to comply with all applicable Safety, Food Safety, GMP, and USDA requirements.
• Ability and willingness to perform all positions within the required rotation as needed.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and in close proximity to other employees at certain workstations.
• Ability to multitask and work quickly in a production environment.
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to relate well to people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to remain engaged until assignments are completed and overcome obstacles.
• Demonstrates accountability for performance and results.
• Communicates openly and honestly and follows established policies and procedures.

Preference will be given in accordance with Title 33 (Tribal Employment Rights) of the Tribal Code/DFWP.

INDIAN PREFERENCE, SPOUSAL PREFERENCE, OR FIRST GENERATION:

In the event more than one applicant meets the requirements, as stated in a job description, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Tribal Member (2) First Generation Descendant of a Tribal Member (3) Spouse of Tribal Member (4) Indian (5) Non-Indian

In the event that a position of employment is funded in whole or in part my any federal grant and/or contract or other public funding, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Indian (2) Non-Indian

In order to receive preference, the appropriate documentation must be submitted.