QA Sorter

Job Summary

This role will conduct carcass and carcass part sorting activities and identify any abnormal conditions or defects before carcasses and their parts are presented to online inspectors. The focus will be to separate carcasses heads and viscera that are abnormal from those that are normal.

Key Responsibilities:

• Observe palpate and incise carcass and carcass parts to determine if abnormalities exist.
• Perform preparation (e.g. cuts) and presentation activities.
• Follow FSIS regulations and company procedures (e.g. heads tongues viscera carcass).
• Notify the proper person if you identify while conducting sorting activities an animal or carcass you suspect has a reportable or foreign animal disease.
• Attend training at hire and annual refresher training as needed.
• Must be willing to train and educate others.
• Be able to perform the QA sorter job.
• NOTE: this description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be able to work in a variety of work temperatures warm hot humid cold wet or with slippery surfaces at varied heights in and around moving equipment and parts with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• High school diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated knowledge of food safety and quality.
• Must be able to successfully complete training:
  • Beef Modernization
  • Straight knife steel hook

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knife experience.
• Hands-on knowledge training and/or experience in Basic Microbiology Basic Chemistry Sanitation and HACCP.
• Quality assurance experience.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and observational skills.
• Knowledge of beef anatomy to recognize common parts of the beef carcass skeleton and digestive tract.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other legally protected status. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Human Resources at the location(s) where you are applying. We participate in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.

Gibbon Packing LLC an American Foods Group Company is a privately held beef processing company located in Gibbon Nebraska. We appreciate our employees and reward them for a job well done. As a member of the team you will find yourself challenged and contributing in a significant way to the success of the business and you will be rewarded for that success. If you want to feel appreciated for a job well done and be part of something bigger then consider joining American Foods Group a hire to retire type of company.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Excellent benefit plan. Benefits include: Health Dental Vision Life Insurance Flex Spending Accounts Voluntary Benefits PTO 401k Short Term Disability Discount Meat Purchase Program and more!
• Training growth and advancement opportunities that will make this the best and last company you work for.

Check Out the Gibbon NE Area!

Improve your quality of life by residing in Gibbon Nebraska a rural city located in the center of Nebraska. Gibbon is located close to many recreational areas and is a short drive from Kearney NE.

The area also offers:

• The Great Platte River Road Archway a museum and monument commemorating the valleys role in westward expansion. The campus surrounding the museum includes hiking/biking trails artwork and sculptures and picnic shelters.
• Windmill State Recreational Area which includes a swimming beach 6 lakes for fishing hiking trails and more!
• Year-round community events that the whole family will love.

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