Student Worker-Meat Lab

Sul Ross State University•Del Rio, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves assisting in a meat lab environment, with a focus on processing various species of meat. Responsibilities include tasks related to slaughter days, processing, packaging, and sales. The work environment is a cooled room (40 deg F) and may require lifting up to 50 lbs. This position is classified as Security-Sensitive.

Requirements

Must be aware that most of our time is spent processing in a cooled room (40 deg F) to keep our meat products at a certain temperature to reduce spoilage.
May be requested to lift around 50 lbs. regularly.
This position is classified as Security-Sensitive and is thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094, which authorize employers to obtain and review criminal history record information for applicants.

Responsibilities

Assist on slaughter days, including skinning, dressing, and splitting the carcass in a timely and sanitary manner.
Assist with maintenance and sanitary practices on all floors (slaughter floor, processing floor and sales floor).
Help to process a variety of species and assist with preparing all meats for the sale floor and custom processed animals for individual community members.
Process meats using saws and knives to cut specialty steaks and roasts.
Use the grinder to produce ground products.
Use the vacuum sealer to package and label all meat products.
Run the sales counter when available.
Follow all sanitary practices set in place by the plant’s HACCP plan.
Be aware that most of the time is spent processing in a cooled room (40 deg F).
May be requested to lift around 50 lbs. regularly.
Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times.