PROCESSING & BUTCHERY ASSISTANT 2020
RESPONSIBILITIES
Work in our on-farm poultry processing plant - processing an average of 450-600 broiler chickens per week and seasonally turkeys.
Proper assembly and disassembly of grinding and stuffing equipment
Maintaining a sharp knife and excellent knife skills
Grinding various meats and sausages. Accurately measure spice blends for sausage
Practice accurate food safety techniques set forth in our HACCP plan
Disassembling and washing all equipment and hand tools. Washing all tables, cutting boards, and floors. Scrubbing down floors and walls.
Communicate quality issues to supervisor
Follows and complies, or ensures compliance, with established procedures, including weights and measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
Ability to visually examine products for quality and freshness.
Good communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency
Experience & Requirements
Experience working in food production (cooking, butcher, food manufacturing) a plus
Must be able to lift 50+ pounds.
In an 8-hour work day: standing/walking 6-8 hours.
Work week schedule - Wednesday-Saturday
Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching.
Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.
Exposure to temperatures: < 32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), >90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Ability to work in a wet and cold environment.
Ability to handle knives and other cutting equipment
Ability to use tools and equipment, including box cutters, pluckers, scalders, and meat grinders.
Compensation
$14-16 per hour based on experience - 35- 40 hours per week
Health insurance is not provided. Staff receive generous food allowances & discounts, professional development/training funding.
To apply please fill out this form at https://form.jotform.com/200654619904154
Any questions please contact us by email patspasturedbutcher@gmail.com To learn more about Pat’s Pastured you can visit our website www.patspastured.com
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