Bone Ribs

American Foods Group, LLC•Wright City, MO

About The Position

The Bone Ribs employee removes bones and the back strap from ribs, handling and cutting the product precisely to meet quality standards and specifications. The work involves using a hook to pull ribs from a conveyor, using a knife and hook to remove bones and the back strap, placing those materials on a bone conveyor, and returning the rib to the conveyor. A steel knife is identified as equipment for the role. Employees may also perform other related duties as needed to meet organizational needs. The position is associated with America's Heartland Packing, a 775,000-square-foot greenfield facility planned to open in early 2025, including harvest, fabrication, rendering, further processing, storage, and loading areas.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Must be able to work in humid, cold, wet, or slippery conditions, at varied heights, and around moving equipment and parts while using personal protective equipment.
Be attentive to detail.
Work safely, wear personal protective equipment, and follow instructions.
Attend work consistently.
Display a strong work ethic.
Meet the role's stated physical demands, including occasional standing, walking, sitting, hand use, reaching, talking, hearing, and lifting or moving objects; close, distance, and color vision are required.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience or knowledge in a manufacturing environment.
Previous knife experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Use a hook to pull a rib off the conveyor.
Use a knife and hook to remove all bones and the back strap from the rib.
Place bones and the back strap into the bone conveyor.
Push the rib back onto the conveyor.
Perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.