QA Sorter

Overview

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.

Job Summary

The key responsibilities include observing, palpating, and incising carcass and carcass parts to determine if abnormalities exist, performing preparation and presentation activities, following FSIS regulations and company procedures, notifying the proper person if an animal or carcass is suspected of having a reportable or foreign animal disease, attending training at hire and annual refresher training as needed, and being willing to train and educate 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 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 include hands-on knowledge, training, and/or experience in Basic Microbiology, Basic Chemistry, Sanitation, and HACCP. Knife experience. Quality assurance experience.

What We Offer

• Base hourly range of $20.00 to $23.00 per hour.
• Comprehensive benefits packages including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401(k)
• Disability Insurance
• Paid holidays

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.

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. #Sponsored