PRM Harvest

Poarch Band of Creek Indians • Atmore, AL

4d

About The Position

The PRM Harvest Position is a key line-level role supporting operations throughout the harvest floor at Perdido River Meats. Team members learn and rotate through harvest-floor positions based on facility needs and are cross-trained to support processing operations. The position works directly with livestock and meat-processing equipment while following applicable safety, food safety, GMP, animal handling, and USDA requirements.

The role calls for respect, accountability, collaboration, a strong work ethic, excellence, and commitment to the Poarch Creek Indians’ core values: Perseverance, Opportunity, Accountability, Respect, Culture, and Honesty.

Requirements

• Ability to operate a knocking handgun, knife, meat hook, and other electrical tools required for the position.
• Ability to work odd and irregular hours as needed.
• Must complete the required criminal and character background check.
• Ability to travel and participate in required training, leadership development, and other events.
• Ability to perform the position’s duties and responsibilities adequately and successfully.
• Ability to wear required PPE.
• Ability to tolerate temperatures of 65–85 degrees or higher for the duration of the shift.
• Ability to stand and walk on concrete flooring for the duration of the shift.
• Ability to repeatedly push, pull, and manipulate carcasses on rails.
• Willingness and ability to work in Harvest, Processing, Ground Beef, and Sausage areas and perform positions within the required rotation as needed.
• Ability to comply with applicable Safety, Food Safety, GMP, and USDA requirements.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and in close proximity to other employees at certain workstations.
• Ability to multitask and work quickly in a production environment.
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to relate well to people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to remain engaged until assignments are completed and overcome obstacles.
• Demonstrates accountability for performance and results.
• Communicates openly and honestly and follows established policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working in a production facility.
• Working knowledge of USDA regulations and plant procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work with live animals, including unloading and moving them to designated pens while following animal-handling procedures and USDA regulations.
• Operate a knocking handgun and other electrical tools required for assigned duties.
• Use knives and meat hooks to remove hide, head, legs, and viscera in accordance with applicable food safety guidelines.
• Safely use knives and other tools and equipment required for harvest operations.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Learn and perform positions throughout the harvest-floor rotation based on operational needs.
• Work in Harvest, Processing, Ground Beef, and Sausage areas as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area while complying with Safety, Food Safety, GMP, and USDA requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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