Production Worker

The Wildlife Gallery Inc•Mount Pleasant, MI

9h•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 role involves operating a fleshing wheel, fleshing down and detailing animal skins after they have been soaked and pickled, being aware of where the MSDS sheets are and how to read them, abiding by the hazard communication program and understanding the chemical information sheets, and turning faces and taking out toe bones with a scalpel. Employees are expected to maintain a positive consistency in quality, attitude, teamwork, production, and attendance, and wear cut resistant gloves and safety glasses in production areas at all times. The position also requires meeting expectations outlined within the 2-Year Progression Guideline and performing other related duties as assigned by supervisors or managers.

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