1st Shift Line Associate - Breast Cutter

About the job

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Primarily responsible for using knife to cut breast off whole bird on the cone line. Must always use and maintain personal protective equipment, and work in compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Cut breast meat away from carcass and pull it down past the tenders.
• Cut is performed on every other side of wing.
• Cut 1 breast on every other bird at pace of approximately 18 birds per minute.
• Follow directions and work in other departments as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
• Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors and coworkers.
• Ability to perform all tasks as assigned by members of management.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours.
• Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Relative poultry industry experienced.
• Basic math functions and skills.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs.
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work in a wet and cold environment (45ºF, 4ºC).
• Ability to stand for an 8 hour shift.
• Ability to be exposed to noise (>85 decibels), CO2, and moving production.
• Ability to bend, stoop, and lift up to 10 pounds repeatedly, and climb steps.
• Ability to frequently stoop, kneel, crawl, and bend.
• Ability to work in an environment with strong, raw animal odors.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.