Production Worker

The Wildlife Gallery Inc • Leslie, MI

4h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for operating a round knife, also known as fleshing wheel, to shave down and detail animal skins after they have been pickled and prior to being tanned.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age to work on shop floor of tanning industry
• Dedication
• Willingness to learn
• Thoroughness
• Collaboration Skills
• Ability to bend, stand, and lift
• Ability to stand for extensive periods of time
• Ability to perform repetitive motion
• Ability to exert 25-50 pounds of force frequently and 50-100 pounds of force occasionally

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma
• Shaving Experience

Responsibilities

• Operate fleshing wheel
• Flesh down and detail animal skins after they have been soaked and pickled
• Be aware of where the MSDS sheets are and how to read them
• Abide by the hazard communication program and understand the chemical information sheets
• Turn faces and take out toe bones with a scalpel
• Maintain a positive consistency in the following five attributes: Quality, Attitude, Teamwork, Production, and Attendance
• Wear cut resistant gloves and safety glasses in production areas at all times
• Meets expectations outlined within the 2-Year Progression Guideline
• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisors or managers

Benefits

• Matching 401(k) program
• Complimentary financial advisor available
• Medical / prescription insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Flex spending account
• Paid personal time
• Paid vacation time
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees