Production Associate (Tender Cutter) (46303)

Poultry Science Association; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Pay

Job summary

Holly Poultry, Inc. in Baltimore, MD, is hiring a Poultry Production Associate – Tender Cutter. You will clean, trim, slice and portion tender chicken, inspect quality, follow customer specs and safety guidelines in a fast-paced meat processing environment.

Must be able to stand for long shifts, work 8–12 hours, Sunday through Friday, and operate production knives; incentive pay available and equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of production equipment.
• Ability to portion all boneless cuts accurately.
• Ability to reduce costs by precise cutting while meeting specs.
• Strong problem-solving in trimming and substitutions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, trims, slices, and portions medium or jumbo tenders for further processing.
• Inspects products for defects, bruises, or blemishes.
• Reads and follows customer instructions.
• Separates chicken and byproducts into containers as specified.
• Uses knives to cut and trim.
• Weighs chicken and places in containers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Production equipment knowledge

Attention to detail

Team player

Stamina

Refrigeration work

Flexible shifts

Job description

Job Location: 2121 Wicomico Street - Baltimore, MD 21230
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $15.55 - $15.55 Hourly
Job Category: Manufacturing

One Fine Family is built on a simple belief – everyone deserves great chicken at a great price. Proudly based in Baltimore for more than 60 years, we’ve grown into a family of brands united by that purpose. One Fine Chicken delivers “Better Chicken for Everyone” with premium quality at an incredible value. Easy Street brings bold, globally inspired flavors to everyday meals, capturing the vibrant spirit of street food culture. Holly Poultry, our food service brand, has earned the trust of some of the nation’s most beloved restaurants, including Raising Cane’s, Hattie B’s, Royal Farms, and Nando’s, by providing fresh, high-quality poultry with unmatched confidence and reliability. Rooted in community and driven by purpose, One Fine Family proudly gives back, donating more than 300,000 pounds of chicken each year to local food banks and charities because better chicken should make life better for everyone.

Join us and be a part of something bigger. At One Fine Family, we are united by purpose, fueled by passion, and committed to making a difference. Together, we’re shaping the future of food - one plate, one person, and One Fine Family at a time

We are currently hiring for:Poultry Production Associate Tender Cutter

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Tender Cutter to join our team. This role requires keen attention to detail, excellent knife skills, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of food safety and quality. As a Tender Cutter, you will play a vital role in ensuring that our customers receive the freshest and highest quality poultry products.

Responsibilities:

• Cleans, trims, slices, and portions medium or jumbo tenders for further processing.
• Inspects products for defects, bruises, or blemishes.
• Accurately reads and comprehends all customer specific instructions.
• Separates chicken and byproducts into specified containers.
• Uses knives to perform cutting and trimming.
• Weighs chicken and places in appropriate container.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• Have working knowledge of production equipment.
• Ability to portion all boneless cuts of chicken in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ability to reduce processing costs by cutting and sizing portions accurately while continuing to meet customer specifications.
• Ability to problem solve in terms of trimming and product substitutions.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high pressure, challenging environment.
• Must be a team player and possess a positive attitude.
• Ability to work in refrigeration.
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to work 8 to 12 hour shifts.
• Ability to work Sunday through Friday.
• Follow plant GMP, PPE, SQF, Safety and USDA guidelines.

All Tender Cutters are expected to achieve a minimum production rate of 2 tubs (114 pounds) per hour by 10 weeks into their 12 week probationary period.

Daily and weekly performance assessments will be conducted to ensure employees understand expectations and track progress.

• Incentive Pay Available.

Holly Poultry, Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation