Shoulder Cutter- Day Shift

Work at Simmons•Southwest City, MO

About The Position

The Shoulder Cutter works on a production line and rotates among the Cone Loader, Wing Rounder, and Shoulder Cutter positions based on production needs. In the Shoulder Cutter position, the employee disjoints the wing from the front half and prepares it for the Wing Rounder. The role involves making accurate cuts around the shoulder and along the scapula, separating breast meat from the frame, monitoring cut quality, removing bones as needed, and preparing presentations for wing cutters. The employee also contributes to team coordination and continuous improvement, follows Simmons operating systems and company policies, and performs other duties in support of business objectives. Work takes place indoors on a line around loud equipment and machinery, in a cold environment, with exposure to dust, fumes, and chemicals. The role requires wearing an apron, earplugs, Kevlar gloves, a hairnet or beard net, and required footwear. Physical activities include constant standing and repetitive use of the shoulders, arms, and hands, as well as reaching, grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling, bending, and occasional walking.

Responsibilities

Rotate among the Cone Loader, Wing Rounder, and Shoulder Cutter positions based on production needs.
Disjoint the wing from the front half and present it properly for the Wing Rounder.
Make an accurate cut around the shoulder and along the scapula on every front half.
Pull the breast downward properly to separate the meat from the frame.
Monitor and continuously improve cutting while maintaining low scrape scores.
Pay close attention to bones and remove them as necessary.
Sharpen the knife blade as needed, typically every three or four birds, and change blades at each break.
Prepare presentations for wing cutters.
Participate in team development, communication, implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies, and coordination of work to support best practices.
Attend appropriate team meetings and support team cohesion and resolution of issues.
Maintain familiarity with Simmons operating systems, including quality, security, office environment, and company policies; communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.