NPIS Bird Sorter - Belgravia (Nights)

Foster FarmsFresno, CA
Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for visually examining chickens and removing birds from the line that do not meet quality criteria. The role requires demonstrated knowledge of chicken defects/diseases and attention to detail to maintain and improve bird quality. Additionally, the position requires knowledge of food safety guidelines to ensure compliance with Company quality standards and USDA regulatory requirements. The NPIS Bird Sorter must be able to report regularly and on time to work, including all required hours, overtime, and weekends as scheduled. Responsibilities include lifting, reaching, handling, performing cervical flexion/extension, rotating, standing, walking, balancing, stooping, sorting livers and gizzards, and trimming carcasses with a knife.

Requirements

  • Must have a New Poultry Inspection System (NPIS) certificate or the ability to successfully pass the NPIS test.
  • Must be able to visually examine chicken and remove birds from the line not meeting the quality criteria.
  • Must have demonstrated knowledge of chicken defects/diseases.
  • Must have attention to detail to maintain and improve bird quality.
  • Must have knowledge of food safety guidelines to ensure compliance with Company quality standards and USDA regulatory requirements.
  • Must be able to report regularly and on time to work as well as work all required hours, including overtime and weekends as scheduled.
  • Must be able to lift, reach, handle, perform cervical flexion/extension, rotate, stand, walk, balance and stoop.
  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time (8-10hrs) on concrete/metal grate floor.
  • Must be able to perform repetitive over shoulder reaching, torso twisting, grasping, pushing and pulling.
  • Must be able to use small, hand-held tool (i.e., knife, scissors) properly.

Nice To Haves

  • New Poultry Inspection System (NPIS) certificate

Responsibilities

  • Visually examine chickens and remove birds from the line not meeting quality criteria.
  • Maintain and improve bird quality through attention to detail.
  • Ensure compliance with Company quality standards and USDA regulatory requirements by adhering to food safety guidelines.
  • Report regularly and on time to work, including overtime and weekends as scheduled.
  • Lift, reach, handle, perform cervical flexion/extension, rotate, stand, walk, balance, and stoop.
  • Sort livers and gizzards.
  • Trim carcasses with a knife.
  • Follow established Animal Welfare Program guidelines and procedures.
  • Rotate through various positions on the Evisceration line.
  • Understand and follow established rules and procedures.
  • Accept constructive feedback.
  • Maintain a good safety record.
  • Properly use small, hand-held tools (i.e., knife, scissors).
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