Specialty Cutter; Day Shift

Position: Specialty Cutter (Day Shift)

Specialty Cutter (Day Shift) (Finance)

To ensure that all products are cut and trimmed into specified weight and size according to product specification, in a manner which complies with company safety procedures, customer and USDA requirements.>

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Uses knives to cut and trim chicken pieces to meet company standards.
• Reads and uses scales for sizing products.
• Cuts and trims product to specified pounds per hour.
• Monitors product code, weight, and shape requirements.
• Ensures table and scale is in proper working order.
• Notifies management if equipment and table is not in working order.
• Participates as a member of the team and contributes to ongoing development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies.
• Attends appropriate team meetings and fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues such as 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 to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.
• Familiar with Simmons' established operating systems (e.g., quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN) and understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position's role in support of these systems.
• Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

Be able to use knives during entire shift, be able to stand for entire shift; be able to extend arms, be able to walk while carrying scale, scissors, bags, or product. Must be able to move, push or pull up to 55 pounds from table to scales at waist level and bend, stoop, walk, stand and work in a cold, wet, noisy, dusty environment for entire shift.

This position involves repetitive motion and may include rotating through cold and hot areas of the plant.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

Std waterproof gloves, sleeves, hearing protection, Kevlar glove, slip resistant footwear.

TRAVEL

N/A

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

N/A

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Preference for poultry or food processing organization.

MINIMUM EDUCATION

Must be able to read and understand scale and product numbers.

PREFERRED EDUCATION

Not specified.

COMPETENCIES

• Communication skills & decision quality - Must have the ability to make good decisions and communicate effectively with others and leadership team.

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