Shoulder Cutter SS (Day Shift)

Simmons Foods•Gentry, AR

13d•Onsite

About The Position

To cut the shoulder, disjointing the wing from the front half to present it in a proper manner for the wing rounder. This role involves making accurate cuts on front halves around the shoulder and along the scapula, pulling the breast downward to separate meat from the frame, and monitoring cut quality to maintain low scrape scores. The Shoulder Cutter is also responsible for preparing presentations for wing cutters and participating as an active member of the team, contributing to ongoing development and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies. Familiarity with Simmons' operating systems, including quality, security, and office environment policies, is expected, along with understanding the impact of individual actions on these systems and communicating concerns or improvement ideas. The position also includes performing other duties as necessary to support business objectives.

Requirements

Constant standing
Bending at the neck
Power grasping
Fine manipulation/feeling
Pushing/pulling
Reaching above and at shoulder level
Repetitive motion of shoulders, arms and hands
Use of vision & hearing
Wearing an apron
Wearing earplugs
Wearing kevlar gloves
Wearing a hairnet/beard net
Wearing required footwear

Nice To Haves

Military experience is valued and veterans are welcome.

Responsibilities

Make an accurate cut on every front half around the shoulder and along the scapula.
Properly pull the breast downward to separate meat from the frame.
Monitor and continuously improve cut while maintaining low scrape scores.
Pay close attention to bones and remove as necessary.
Sharpen knife blade as necessary, every 3 or 4 birds.
Change out blades at each break.
Responsible for preparing presentations for wing cutters.
Participates as a member of the team, fostering strong cohesiveness and resolving issues.
Understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with Simmons’ operating systems and this position’s role in support of these systems.
Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.