QA Sorter

American Foods Group, LLC; Long Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k)

Disability Insurance

Paid holidays

Career growth & training

Job summary

Long Prairie Packing Company, LLC, an American Foods Group Company, is a privately held beef processing company based in Long Prairie, Minnesota. This role focuses on sorting carcass and carcass parts, identifying abnormalities before presenting to inspectors, ensuring separation of abnormal from normal materials.

You will observe, palpate, and incise to determine defects, and participate in training and education of others.

Qualifications

• Must have strong knowledge of food safety and quality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with keen attention to detail.
• Knowledge of beef anatomy is preferred for recognizing parts of the carcass.

Responsibilities

• Observe, palpate, and incise carcass and carcass parts to determine abnormalities.
• Perform preparation and presentation activities for carcasses and parts.
• Follow FSIS regulations and company procedures for heads, tongues, viscera, and carcass.
• Notify supervisors if a reportable or foreign animal disease is suspected.
• Attend training at hire and refresher training as needed.
• Willingness to train and educate others.
• Additional related duties may be assigned.

Skills

Food safety

Attention to detail

Observational skills

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Knife experience

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

This role will conduct carcass and carcass part sorting activities and identify any abnormal conditions or defects before carcasses and their parts are presented to online inspectors. The focus will be to separate carcasses, heads, and viscera that are abnormal from those that are normal.

Key Responsibilities

• Observe, palpate, and incise carcass and carcass parts to determine if abnormalities exist.
• Perform preparation (e.g., cuts) and presentation activities.
• Follow FSIS regulations and company procedures (e.g., heads, tongues, viscera, carcass).
• Notify the proper person if you identify, while conducting sorting activities, an animal or carcass you suspect has a reportable or foreign animal disease.
• Attend training at hire and annual refresher training as needed.
• Must be willing to train and educate others.
• NOTE: this description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be able to work in a variety of work temperatures warm, hot, humid, cold, wet or with slippery surfaces at varied heights in and around moving equipment and parts with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• High school diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated knowledge of food safety and quality.
• Must be able to successfully complete training:
  • Beef Modernization
  • Straight knife, steel, hook

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on knowledge, training and/or experience in Basic Microbiology, Basic Chemistry, Sanitation, and HACCP.
• Knife experience.
• Quality assurance experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and observational skills.
• Knowledge of beef anatomy to recognize common parts of the beef carcass, skeleton, and digestive tract.

What We Offer:

• Base hourly range of $21.00 to $24.00 per hour.
• Comprehensive benefits packages include Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401(k)
• Disability Insurance
• Paid holidays
• Our company supports your career growth with ongoing learning and training programs

Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools

Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Human Resources at the location(s) where you are applying. We participate in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.

Summary

Long Prairie Packing Company, LLC an American Foods Group Company is a privately held beef processing company located in Long Prairie, Minnesota. We appreciate our employees and reward them for a job well done. As a member of the team, you will find yourself challenged and contributing in a significant way to the success of the business, and you will be rewarded for that success.

Check Out the Long Prairie, MN Area!

Improve your quality of life by residing in Long Prairie, Minnesota, a rural city located in the center of Minnesota - A short drive from many of the best recreational areas in Minnesota, and not too far from the Twin Cities and the ever-famous Mall of America! Long Prairie’s museums, scenic golf courses, and historic buildings will fulfill your diverse interests.

The area also offers:

• Long Prairie Trails - 4 well-kept trails that extend throughout the entire city
• Lake Charlotte Beach which includes a swimming beach, fishing pier and boat launch, softball fields, and much more!
• Year-round community events that the whole family will love.