USD $23.10/Hr.

American Foods Group; Wright City (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

401(k)

PTO

Disability insurance

Discount meat program

Job summary

American Foods Group is seeking a hands-on carcass sorting team member responsible for identifying abnormalities in carcasses and parts before inspection. You will separate normal from abnormal parts and ensure proper handling and presentation for online inspectors.

The role requires adherence to food safety standards, completion of required Beef Modernization training, and the ability to work in varied temperatures with PPE. Training is provided, with opportunities to mentor others.

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 varied temperatures and surfaces with PPE.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated knowledge of food safety and quality.
• Must successfully complete training: Beef Modernization; Straight knife, steel, hook.

Responsibilities

• Observe, palpate, and incise carcass and carcass parts to determine abnormalities.
• Perform preparation (cuts) and presentation activities.
• Follow FSIS regulations and company procedures (heads, tongues, viscera, carcass).
• Notify if a suspect animal or carcass is a reportable disease during sorting.
• Attend hire training and annual refresher training as needed.
• Willing to train and educate others.
• Other related duties as needed.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Observation skills

Attention to detail

Beef anatomy knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Straight knife

Knife steel

Hook

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.

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.

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.

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.

America's Heartland Packing is set to open its doors in early 2025. The 775,000 sq. ft. greenfield project will include a harvest floor, carcass chillers, fabrication area, rendering, further processing area, storage coolers, freezers, and loading docks.

What we offer

• Competitive total compensation package for you and your family.
• Excellent benefit plan. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flex Spending Accounts, Voluntary Benefits, PTO, 401k, Long & Short Term Disability, Discount Meat Purchase Program, and more!