BEEF MODERNIZATION SORTER

Description

Position at JBS USA

Job Title: Beef Modernization Sorter  

Location: Omaha, NE

Reporting to: Sorter Supervisor  

Essential Job Functions: 

• Perform precision knife cuts on the harvest floor using a straight knife, making critical decisions related to pathology, product presentation, and sanitary dressing standards.
• Observe and identify anatomical, physiological, and pathological indicators to ensure the highest levels of food safety and product quality.
• Maintain speed and accuracy while working in a high‑paced production setting.
• Collaborate closely with the Sorter Supervisor, USDA‑FSIS Consumer Safety Inspectors, and other Harvest floor departments to support regulatory compliance and process flow.
• Participate in ongoing training, education, and skill‑building sessions to maintain current knowledge of food safety and company standards.
• Demonstrate consistent compliance with company policies and food safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience Required: 

• Prior harvest floor knife experience, specifically with a straight knife preferred. 

• Experience in food production preferred but not required. 

Skills/Abilities Required: 

• Ability to sharpen and maintain a sharp knife. 

• Strong observational skills and attention to detail. 

• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English. 

• Physically capable of repetitive lifting, pushing and pulling. 

• Self-disciplined and mentally engaged in tasks requiring concentration. 
• Willingness to learn anatomy, physiology, and disease processes. 
• Strong team orientation and ability to work collaboratively. 

JBS is an equal opportunity employer.

EOE, including disability/ vets.