Poultry Processing Specialist
Natural State Processing
Natural State Processing is a USDA inspected traditional poultry processing company. Our core business is providing high quality custom poultry processing for our customers. We humanely harvest, skillfully cut, and carefully package into retail ready products.
We believe the keys to our success are exceeding customer expectations, being an industry leader in innovation, recruiting and retaining elite talent, and defining a clear path to profitability.
We aim to be a destination workplace for our team members. Our team strives to have a positive perspective always and cooperate as a unified team to create a family atmosphere. We believe in developing relationships, not just transactions, with our customers. We take pride in our product and are committed to continuously improve our service. We believe openness, honesty, and transparency is essential. We are self-driven and embrace changes that take us to the next level.
OVERVIEW & PURPOSE
The Poultry Production Specialist's primary role is to cross-train so that they are able to assist team members with all aspects of poultry production, including cutting, trimming, portioning, grading, and quality control. Natural State is looking for a team player who is reliable and understands their dependability is important for the team's success. A successful candidate pays attention to detail, takes pride in their work, understands and practices food safety, and is committed to quality. Additionally, s/he is committed to improving overall performance and is never satisfied with the status quo.
The Poultry Production Specialist reports to the Room Lead. S/he must develop and maintain good working relationships with staff, suppliers, and customers. S/he must be a team player who is reliable and understands their dependability is important for the team's success.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow all safety practices
• Assure that all quality standards are followed
• Ensure great customer service at all times
• Attend all staff and department meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Dependable and reliable - must show up to work as scheduled and on time
• Attention to detail
• Ethical mindset
• Remain calm under pressure
• Communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safety rules
• A self-starter and proactive tendencies
• A commitment to partnering with leadership to drive a service excellence culture where

every employee is a problem-solver, working together to identify and correct problems
that impact the customer experience

• Ability to make quick and sound decisions

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED certificate preferred
• One year of experience in poultry production preferred
• Understands the necessary safety requirements when operating in a food preparation environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (standing for long periods of time, lifting

heavy loads of up to 60 pounds, etc.)

• Good hand-eye coordination

If you fit this description and you are interested in challenging yet important and satisfying
work, we invite you to apply for this position.
Location: Clinton, AR
Job Type: Full-time
Compensation: $12.00 per hour. Opportunity for a pay increase based on performance at 90 day evaluation. We believe in rewarding a job well done. Experience is preferred but not necessary. On the job training is provided.
This description is intended to outline the primary responsibilities, general nature, and level of
work being performed by the person assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an
exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and competencies.