General Laborer / Skinner
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. 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; 25-50 pounds of force will be exerted frequently, and 50-100 pounds of force will be exerted occasionally. This is a full-time hourly position with standard weekly hours of a minimum of four 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday, 5am - 3:30pm. Mandatory overtime is often required and takes place on Fridays. Shifts may vary per management discretion.
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
- Complimentary financial advisor available
- Medical / prescription insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Other insurance options available after 90-day waiting period
- Paid personal time
- Paid vacation time
- Paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
