General Labor - Evisceration

Culver Duck Farms Inc•Middlebury, IN

26d•Onsite

About The Position

About us: We are proud of our family and community. We are in the Amish Country in Northern Indiana, part of a hardworking group of farmers we see as an extension of our family. These relationships help shape our strong Midwestern values, which are important to our company. Our commitment to these values and to continuous improvement keeps us a leader in the industry. We are the only duck farm in North America with American Humane Certified™ status. Our White Pekin ducks grow up in spacious barns, where they roam freely, behave naturally, and have plenty of food and water. This helps keep our ducks healthy and happy. Their lean meat is a great protein choice for home cooks looking for a new and versatile ingredient for their families, and it is nutritious too! Our mission: To provide the best value to our clients through quality products, honest people, industry-leading practices and a commitment to excellence in animal care and all we do Core Values: Trust, Teamwork, Integrity, Commitment, and Respect General Responsibilities/Job Summary The role involves assisting in the evisceration of ducks while ensuring safety and hygiene compliance. Responsibilities include operating equipment, collaborating with team members, and following quality control guidelines. General labor tasks such as cleaning and packaging may also be required. Candidates should be physically capable, work well in a team, and be open to learning in a fast-paced environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
Tolerance - Ability to work successfully with a variety of people without making judgments.
Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
Poultry experience preferred
No prior experience required

Nice To Haves

Poultry experience preferred

Responsibilities

Cut, trim, skin, sort, and remove viscera of slaughtered Duck to separate edible portions from offal.
Tend to assembly lines, performing a few of the many cuts needed to process a carcass.
Hang birds
Willing to work and cover all duties concerning Culver Duck Farms
Understand and follow plant GMP's
Follow all plant rules
Understand our reconditioning procedures
Able to work with scales and minimal math
Be able to correctly label salvage parts, gizzards, and livers
Ability to work with Knife, scissors an air tool
Know how to correctly follow Standard Operating Procedures
Warm weather conditions (70®F - 90®F)
Follow proper hygiene practices
Know and understand our animal welfare policy
Know Culver Ducks emergency evacuation procedure
Properly report any injuries or illnesses while working