FSQA FSIS Post-Mortem Sorter - Dakota City Plant

Tyson • Dakota City, NE

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Examine and pre-sort carcasses post-mortem during the harvest process for presentation to Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) personnel, who conduct mandatory inspection of carcasses and parts. Perform initial physical and visual pre-sortation of carcasses on a moving conveyor line to help determine whether they are wholesome and fit for human consumption. Pre-sortation covers each animal’s head, tail, tongue, thymus gland, viscera, organs, and lymph nodes, including complete cervical visceral and rail pre-sortation. Address product pre-sortation issues in accordance with regulations, guidelines, and training. Assist with post-mortem pre-sortation and maintain associated parts for veterinary disposition. Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

This position is slated for candidates currently working at the Dakota City facility. Priority consideration will be given to local team members first, followed by team members from other locations if no local candidates are selected. Candidates must attach a resume to be considered. Internal disqualifiers include six attendance points or any suspension on record within the last 12 months. The successful candidate must be able to perform the physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Prefer a high school graduate or equivalent; college or technical school is a plus.
• At least one year of experience in the fresh meats industry is preferred, or other QA-type experience or relevant education.
• Basic computer skills.
• Effective verbal, written, and reading communication skills, including providing feedback to supervisors, other departments, and coworkers and compiling paperwork.
• Willingness and ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to stand on a hard surface for up to 12 hours per day.
• Ability to work in temperatures typically ranging from 30 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit and in a wet environment.
• Ability to perform repetitive bending, reaching, squatting, gripping, pushing, and pulling, and 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 requires Lock Out Tag Out certification.
• Must attach a resume to be considered.
• Must meet the stated internal eligibility criteria: no more than six attendance points and no suspension on record within the last 12 months.
• Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• College or technical school education.
• At least one year of experience in the fresh meats industry.
• Other QA-type experience or relevant education.

Responsibilities

• Examine and pre-sort carcasses post-mortem during the harvest process for presentation to FSIS personnel.
• Perform initial physical and visual pre-sortation of carcasses on a moving conveyor line to help determine whether they are wholesome and fit for human consumption.
• Identify and pre-sort the head, tail, tongue, thymus gland, and viscera of each harvested animal.
• Conduct pre-sortation and verify the condition of organs and lymph nodes, including complete cervical visceral and rail pre-sortation of all harvested carcasses.
• Address product pre-sortation issues in accordance with regulations, guidelines, and training.
• Assist with post-mortem pre-sortation and maintain associated parts for veterinary disposition.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• Affordable health benefits
• Life benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Prescription drug benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED