Poultry Production Associate (Tender Cutter) Baltimore Location

HOLLY POULTRY•Baltimore, MD

71d•$16 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

One Fine Family is a Baltimore-based family of brands that includes One Fine Chicken, Easy Street, and Holly Poultry, serving retail and food service customers. The Tender Cutter cleans, trims, slices, and portions medium and jumbo chicken tenders according to customer specifications and company quality standards. The role requires strong knife skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to food safety, quality, and productivity. Incentive pay is available, up to $200 per week, subject to the terms and requirements of the Tender Cutter Incentive Program. Employees are expected to show continuous improvement during training and reach a minimum production rate of 150 pounds per labor hour by the end of Week 6 while maintaining safety, quality, yield, and customer specifications. Daily and weekly performance reviews will monitor progress and provide coaching. The position is based at 2121 Wicomico Street in Baltimore, Maryland, and involves working in a refrigerated production environment.

Requirements

Demonstrated knife skills and poultry processing experience.
Working knowledge of production equipment and processing procedures.
Ability to portion poultry accurately and consistently according to customer specifications.
Ability to minimize product loss through accurate cutting and trimming.
Strong problem-solving skills related to trimming, sizing, and product utilization.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.
Team-player attitude and a positive approach.
Ability to work in a refrigerated production environment throughout the shift.
Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive cutting, trimming, gripping, and reaching motions.
Ability to work 8- to 12-hour shifts.
Availability for scheduled shifts Sunday through Friday, including overtime as required.
High school education level.

Responsibilities

Clean, trim, slice, and portion medium and jumbo chicken tenders according to customer specifications.
Inspect products for defects, bruising, blemishes, and overall quality.
Read, understand, and follow customer-specific cutting, sizing, and packaging requirements.
Use knives and other approved tools to trim and portion poultry products accurately and efficiently.
Separate chicken products and byproducts into designated containers.
Weigh products and place them in appropriate containers for further processing.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
Follow GMP, PPE, SQF, USDA, food safety, and company safety requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Work toward the expected production rate while maintaining safety, quality, yield, and customer specifications.