This position requires employees to rotate among the Cone Loader, Wing Rounder, and Shoulder Cutter positions based on production needs.

To cut the shoulder, disjointing the wing from the front half to present it in a proper manner for the wing rounder.

Essential Position Responsibilities

Make an accurate cut on every front half around the shoulder and along the scapula. Properly pull the breast downward to separate meat from the frame. Monitor and continuously improve cut while maintaining low scrape scores. Pay close attention to bones and remove as necessary. Sharpen knife blade as necessary, every 3 or 4 birds. Change out blades at each break. Responsible for preparing presentations for wing cutters.

Participates as a member of the team. Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforces actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.

Simmons operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the Shoulder Cutter and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

Physical Activities: Occasional walking; bending at the waist; twisting of the neck and waist. Frequent reaching at or below shoulder level. Constant standing; bending at the neck; power grasping; fine manipulation/feeling; pushing/pulling; reaching above and at shoulder level; repetitive motion of shoulders, arms and hands; use of vision & hearing. Work Environment: Inside line work around loud equipment/machinery; walking around grates, hoses, foot baths; exposure to dust, fumes & chemicals; cold environment.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Apron, earplugs, kevlar gloves, hairnet/beard net, required footwear.

Travel: None.

Technical Experience: N/A

Industry Experience: N/A

We value military experience and welcome veterans to join our team.

Should Cutter- Day Shift

How to apply

Similar jobs