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 suspicious animals or carcasses are identified, 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
- Knife experience.
- Hands-on knowledge, training, and/or experience in Basic Microbiology, Basic Chemistry, Sanitation, and HACCP.
- Quality assurance experience.
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.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay.
- Excellent benefits plan including:
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flex Spending Accounts, Voluntary Benefits, PTO, 401k, Short Term Disability, Discount Meat Purchase Program, and more!
- Training, growth, and advancement opportunities.
- Community events and recreational areas nearby.