Beef Modernization Sorter B Shift

Summary of Duties: A Beef Modernization Sorter is responsible for evaluating carcass and its parts for potential food safety concerns prior to USDA inspection. Beef Modernization Sorters must have a high attention for details and the ability to make decisions based on potential pathology, presentation, or other food safety concerns in a fast-paced environment. Beef Modernization Sorters will undergo continuous training and are expected to work as a team in training and educating others.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Observe, Incise or slice, and/or palpate various pieces of carcasses, heads, or organs to evaluate for food safety concerns
• Make decisions based on abnormalities seen during evaluation
• Correctly identify and label carcasses or parts that require a veterinarian diagnosis and disposition
• Assist in maintaining sanitary conditions of processing by ensuring fellow employees are following SSOP and GMPs
• Work closely with production employees, Leads, Supervisors and Superintendents, as well as USDA-FSIS personnel
• Communicate repetitive presentation issues to production and Modernization Management

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Beef Harvest Industry Experience required
• Must be able to work schedule which could include Saturdays, and required overtime, if necessary
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with other Sorters, Production personnel, and USDA FSIS personnel
• Ability to make repetitive movements such as lifting, pulling, and pushing
• Ability to use and maintain a sharp edge on knives
• To know, or to learn beef animal anatomy and pathological conditions
• A high attention for detail
• Strong problem-solving skills

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Requires 2 or more years of of experience in beef industry-harvest 
• Experience as a FSIS inspector or Beef Slaughter QA preferred