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American Foods Group

Long Prairie (MN)

On-site

USD 29,000 - 33,000

Full time

17 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Disability Insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Long Prairie Packing Company, LLC, an American Foods Group Company, is seeking workers for carcass and parts sorting. You will observe, palpate, and incise to identify abnormalities, and perform cutting and presentation tasks while ensuring compliance with FSIS rules.

Training is provided at hire and annually; candidates must be 18+, able to work varied temperatures and around equipment, and have a high school diploma or GED. We offer benefits and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

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 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.

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 a reportable or foreign animal disease.
Attend training at hire and annual refresher training as needed.
Must be willing to train and educate others.
An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Skills

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Beef anatomy knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PPE usage

Job description

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.

Overview

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 Demands

The 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!

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