FSQA NSIS Post-Mortem Sorter - B Shift

Job Details:
SUMMARY: Examine and pre-sort carcasses post-mortem during the harvest process for presentation to Food Safety and Inspection Service personnel who conduct mandatory inspection of all carcass and parts.
Perform initial pre-sortation of carcasses on a moving conveyor line as part of process to determine whether carcasses are wholesome and fit for human consumption. Identification and pre-sortation of the carcasses includes the head, tail, tongue, thymus gland and all viscera of each animal harvested.
Performing physical and visual pre-sortation of product.
Conducting pre-sortation and verifying condition of various organs, lymph nodes, complete cervical visceral and rail pre-sortation of all carcasses harvested.
Addressing issues arising around the pre-sortation of product in accordance with regulations, guidelines and training.
Assisting with post-mortem pre-sortation and maintaining all associated parts for veterinary disposition.
Will require the use of knife and/or hook.
All other duties as assigned by manager.
Definitions
NSIS – New Swine Inspection System
Post-Mortem – Harvest activities that are conducted after the hog has been euthanized and prepared for evisceration
Mandibular – Refers to the mandible (lower jawbone)
Lymph Node – Lymph nodes are small glands that filter lymph, the clear fluid that circulates through the lymphatic system. They may become swollen in response to infection and tumors.
Palpate – Examine by touch
Viscera – The internal organs of the body, specifically those within the chest (as the heart or lungs ) or abdomen (as the liver, pancreas or intestines).
USDA/FSIS – The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is the public health regulatory agency responsible for ensuring that United States’ commercial supply of meat, poultry, and egg products is safe, wholesome and correctly labeled and packaged.
Requirements:
Education/Certifications: Prefer High School Graduate or equivalent. College or technical school a plus
Experience: Minimum of 1-year experience in the Fresh Meats industry preferred or other QA type experience or relevant education.
Computer Skills: Basic
Communication Skills: Must be able to communicate effectively in ALL Areas of communication: verbal, written, and reading.
Some Examples, but not all-inclusive area: giving verbal feedback to supervisors, other departments, and coworkers, compiling paperwork at the end of the day.
Physical Requirements:
Must be willing and able to lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to stand on hard surface for up to 12 hours per day
Must work in cold/hot temperatures typically ranging from 30-90 degrees Fahrenheit
Must be able to work in wet environment
Repetitive bending, reaching, squatting, gripping, pushing and pulling
Must be able to reach high and low levels frequently
Ability to climb step ladders and or stairs
Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed
Position will require Lock Out Tag Out certification
Must add a resume to be consider for this position. Applicants who do not attach a resume will not be considered.
This position is slated for candidates who are currently working at this facility. Priority consideration will be provided to these applicants first. If local Team Members are not selected, Team Members from other locations will then be reviewed for consideration.


Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No
Work Shift:
B Shift (United States of America)
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