Sticker- Halal Blesser

About the role

This position reports to the Harvest Production Supervisor and is responsible for performing halal slaughter procedures in accordance with company animal welfare, food safety, and religious certification standards.

Essential Job Functions

• Verify that all animals are properly stunned and insensible prior to sticking, in accordance with company animal welfare and food safety policies.
• Perform the Bismillah prayer audibly on each carcass at the time of sticking, ensuring compliance with halal certification standards.
• Execute proper stick procedure by entering the knife wound with an up and back motion to cut pulmonary artery.
• Maintain humane handling and religious compliance throughout the slaughter process.
• Ensure that all equipment is cleaned, sanitized and maintained as needed.
• Wash hands and follow all sanitation requirements between operations.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and quality assurance to ensure adherence to regulatory and religious requirements.
• Perform all duties in accordance with JBS Food and Safety Policy, USDA regulations, and third-party halal certification standards.

Qualifications

• Must complete third party Halal Blesser Certification Training and maintain active certification status.
• Must be a believing (but not necessarily practicing) individual of the Muslim faith to meet certification requirements.
• Basic understanding of humane slaughter processes preferred.
• Experience in a meat or food processing environment is beneficial but not required.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety and animal welfare
• Ability to follow strict procedures and documentation requirements
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Dependable and able to work in a fast paced environment
• Willingness to work weekends as required