Knocker

Jbs Usa • Omaha, NE

6h • Onsite

About The Position

The Knocker position at JBS USA is responsible for operating the knocking gun and ensuring proper humane handling procedures are followed at all times. This role requires the ability to immediately identify if an animal has any sensibility following the knocking process. The position is located in Omaha and reports to the Kill Floor General Foreman.

Requirements

• Attend monthly training sessions and meet minimum expectations.
• Knowledge of maintaining the knocking gun.
• Accuracy in operating the Head Restraining.
• Accuracy in the knocking position.
• Accuracy on the amount of cattle coming into the knocking box.
• Accuracy when opening the knocking box gate to the shacklers.
• Ability to keep an eye on the stunned animal for sensibility and notify the Touch of the Eye immediately if signs of sensibility are shown.
• Ability to sound the buzzer to alert maintenance if the landing hoist is malfunctioning or jammed.
• Must be able to work in an extremely hot environment in an enclosed space surrounded by heavy working machinery.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work extended hours and some Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Run knocking gun and be qualified in proper humane handling.
• Ensure proper procedures are followed at all times.
• Identify if an animal has any sensibility immediately following knocking.
• Attend monthly training sessions and meet minimum expectations.
• Maintain the knocking gun.
• Audit the knocking gun.
• Operate the Head Restraining accurately.
• Ensure accuracy in the knocking position.
• Ensure accuracy on the amount of cattle coming into the knocking box.
• Ensure accuracy when opening the knocking box gate to the shacklers.
• Keep an eye on the stunned animal for sensibility and notify the Touch of the Eye immediately if signs of sensibility are shown.
• Sound the buzzer to alert maintenance if the landing hoist is malfunctioning or jammed.
• Work in an extremely hot environment in an enclosed space surrounded by heavy working machinery.
• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Work extended hours and some Saturdays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed