Specialty Cutter (Day Shift)

Work at Simmons•Van Buren, AR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

To ensure that all products are cut and trimmed into specified weight and size according to product specification, in a manner which complies with company safety procedures, customer and USDA requirements. This position involves repetitive motion and may include rotating through cold and hot areas of the plant. The job description is intended to guide the activities of the Specialty cutter and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

Requirements

Must be able to read and understand scale and product numbers.
Must be able to use knives during entire shift.
Must be able to stand for entire shift.
Must be able to extend arms.
Must be able to walk while carrying scale, scissors, bags, or product.
Must be able to move, push or pull up to 55 pounds from table to scales at waist level and bend, stoop, walk, stand and work in a cold, wet, noisy, dusty environment for entire shift.

Nice To Haves

Preference for poultry or food processing organization.

Responsibilities

Uses knives to cut and trim chicken pieces to meet company standards.
Reads and uses scales for sizing products.
Cuts and trims product to specified pounds per hour.
Monitors product code, weight, and shape requirements.
Ensures table and scale is in proper working order.
Notifies management if equipment and table is not in working order.
Works on a moving conveyor belt using both hands.
Spreads or styles product by hand on the belt.
Performs multiple types of packing and weighing.
Pulls bones from product; inspects, grades and removes product that does not meet standards.
Participates as a member of the Team.
Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure B.E.S.T practices with all team members.
Attends appropriate team meetings.
As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc.
Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforces actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.
Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.