Food Inspection Sorter (Evisceration Process)

General:

The food inspection sorter is responsible for inspecting turkeys to determine food safety defects at set line speed. This critical position ensures a top-quality product is safely delivered to internal /external customers. Primary responsibilities include inspection whole / parts of large birds & dispositioning defects for removal and correction. General duties may include: cutting, inspecting, & occasionally handling of birds. The position reports to the 1st Processing Manager w/ primary work schedule of day shift, Mon. - Thurs. 7am - 5:30pm, with flexibility to work early/ late shift, short notice overtime, and weekends, as needed.

Specific Duties / Responsibilities:

• Concisely communicate with leads, supervisors, co-workers and QA on bird conditions that may affect food safety, e.g., fecal contamination
• Distinguish shades, colors, texture, & other quality indicators of bird wholesomeness
• Safely uses tools, e.g., knives & scissors to prepare birds for further processing
• Work within GMP, food safety, & USDA guidelines to achieve top quality targets
• Complete on-going housekeeping to meet food safety standards
• Willingly learn new skills, cross train others, and work to improve process flow
• Operate with a safety-first mindset at all times above all other department metrics
• Perform other assigned duties as directed
  
  
  

Requirements

Education:

• High school diploma or GED (Min.);
  
  
  

Experience:

• Working knowledge / experience in raw food processing or related field
• Knowledge of poultry anatomy inspection (preferred / not required)
  
  
  

Skills/Abilities/Attributes:

• Solid understanding of food safety compliance protocols (preferred/ not required)
• Detailed-oriented; self-directed; able to work in fast-paced environment
• Team player; excellent communicator; courage to respectfully challenge, & ability to maintain good working relationships across various levels;
  
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Properly inspect birds while withstanding distinct odors, blood, intestinal components, etc.
• Able to see up close, at a distance, to distinguish colors w/ good depth perception, peripheral vision, & focus;
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, stoop or sit for extended periods; perform repetitive tasks in a hot cold, wet environment w/ varying temperatures (e.g., 35-40 / 100 degrees)
• Exercise strong hand-eye coordination using a sharp tool & handling whole & parts of birds
• Lift / move up to 45 lbs.; occasionally 50 lbs
  
  
  

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Wellness Resources