General Laborer / Skinner

The Wildlife Gallery • Blanchard, MI

9d • $15 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for operating a draw knife (beam) to shave off all excess tissues from animal skins. Skinners also thoroughly turn out hides, salt and re-salt hides.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older to work in a hide cellar (Workroom or workplace where hides are graded, trimmed, salted, and otherwise cured)

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma
• Skinning Experience

Responsibilities

• Operate draw knife (beam)
• Remove all excess tissue
• Note any holes or issues with animal skin
• Salt and re-salt hides
• 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 protective gloves
• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisors or managers

Benefits

• Matching 401(k) program and a complimentary financial advisor available.
• Medical / prescription, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life, and more insurance options available after 90-day waiting period.
• 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