Production Worker

The Wildlife Gallery•Mt. Pleasant, MI

4d•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. The job requires the ability to bend, stand, and lift, with the ability to stand for extensive periods of time and perform repetitive motion. Lifting requirements are classified as Heavy Work, with 25-50 pounds of force exerted frequently and 50-100 pounds of force occasionally. This is a full-time hourly position with standard weekly hours of four 10-hour days, either Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday from 5:00 am until 3:30 pm. Shifts may vary per management discretion. Voluntary overtime is occasionally available and mandatory overtime is sometimes required.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age to work on shop floor of tanning industry

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