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SUMMARY:
The NSIS Lead Sorter is responsible for evaluating carcasses in a fresh pork facility, harvesting over 20,500 animals daily along with assisting NSIS supervisor with management responsibilities.
YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 18 TO WORK AT TRIUMPH FOODS. Triumph Foods only employs individuals who are 18 years of age or older. If you are under 18 your application will not be considered.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Includes the following:
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
KNOWLEDGE:
Background knowledge of disease processes is helpful but not required.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:
No licenses or certifications are required.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Willing to convey and understand information to and from direct supervisor, NSIS sorters, and USDA FSIS. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as applications, training materials, and procedure manuals. Bilingual skills (English/Spanish/French) are a plus but not required.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to obtain counts of carcasses and verify correct number of counts.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to recognize normal and abnormal and assist NSIS supervisor to implement changes as needed.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Must hold a valid driver's license.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to move about the facility. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel/hold objects, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, speak, hear, taste, and smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to climb ladders.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters when performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to cold/hot and/or humid conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, cold/hot temperatures, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud. The work environment includes climate extremes found in all areas of plant operations. Will work in close proximity to other employees working with knives, cramped spaces, and in poor lighting and ventilation.
DISCLAIMER:
This position description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of the general responsibilities and requirements necessary to be successful. Triumph may, in its discretion, modify or revise the position description in order to meet the company's changing business needs.
EEO/AA INFORMATION:
Triumph is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or any other protected group status or non-job related characteristic as directed by law.
SUMMARY:
The NSIS Lead Sorter is responsible for evaluating carcasses in a fresh pork facility, harvesting over 20,500 animals daily along with assisting NSIS supervisor with management responsibilities.
YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 18 TO WORK AT TRIUMPH FOODS. Triumph Foods only employs individuals who are 18 years of age or older. If you are under 18 your application will not be considered.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Includes the following:
- Follow the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Wholesome Meat Act.
- Adhere to all Company, state, and federal workplace safety and food safety regulations.
- Responsible for fostering knowledge regarding pathological diseases impacting food safety
- Required to trim heads, evaluate viscera and carcasses for dressing and pathological defects
- Interact daily with plant management, employees, and government officials.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in meat science, food science, microbiology, or related discipline along with two (2) years of experience
- Or an equivalent of five (5) years of experience in the packing plant.
- Currently or previously held a USDA role
KNOWLEDGE:
Background knowledge of disease processes is helpful but not required.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:
No licenses or certifications are required.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Willing to convey and understand information to and from direct supervisor, NSIS sorters, and USDA FSIS. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as applications, training materials, and procedure manuals. Bilingual skills (English/Spanish/French) are a plus but not required.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to obtain counts of carcasses and verify correct number of counts.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to recognize normal and abnormal and assist NSIS supervisor to implement changes as needed.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Must hold a valid driver's license.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to move about the facility. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel/hold objects, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, speak, hear, taste, and smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to climb ladders.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters when performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to cold/hot and/or humid conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, cold/hot temperatures, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud. The work environment includes climate extremes found in all areas of plant operations. Will work in close proximity to other employees working with knives, cramped spaces, and in poor lighting and ventilation.
DISCLAIMER:
This position description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of the general responsibilities and requirements necessary to be successful. Triumph may, in its discretion, modify or revise the position description in order to meet the company's changing business needs.
EEO/AA INFORMATION:
Triumph is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or any other protected group status or non-job related characteristic as directed by law.
