Beef Modernization Sorter B Shift

Summary of Duties A Beef Modernization Sorter is responsible for evaluating carcass and its parts for potential food safety concerns prior to USDA inspection. Beef Modernization Sorters must have a high attention for details and the ability to make decisions based on potential pathology, presentation, or other food safety concerns in a fast-paced environment. Beef Modernization Sorters will undergo continuous training and are expected to work as a team in training and educating others. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Observe, Incise or slice, and/or palpate various pieces of carcasses, heads, or organs to evaluate for food safety concerns Make decisions based on abnormalities seen during evaluation Correctly identify and label carcasses or parts that require a veterinarian diagnosis and disposition Assist in maintaining sanitary conditions of processing by ensuring fellow employees are following SSOP and GMPs Work closely with production employees, Leads, Supervisors and Superintendents, as well as USDA-FSIS personnel Communicate repetitive presentation issues to production and Modernization Management Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Beef Harvest Industry Experience required Must be able to work schedule which could include Saturdays, and required overtime, if necessary Ability to communicate and work effectively with other Sorters, Production personnel, and USDA FSIS personnel Ability to make repetitive movements such as lifting, pulling, and pushing Ability to use and maintain a sharp edge on knives To know, or to learn beef animal anatomy and pathological conditions A high attention for detail Strong problem-solving skills Education and Experience Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent required Requires 2 or more years of experience in beef industry-harvest preferred Experience as a FSIS inspector or Beef Slaughter QA preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr