Description

Job Title

Shaver

Location

Mt. Pleasant, Michigan

Benefits

Matching 401(k) program and a complimentary financial advisor available. Medical / prescription, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life, and more insurance options available after 90-day waiting period. Paid personal time, paid vacation time, paid holidays. 

Reports to

Team Leaders and Production Manager - Wet Room

Summary

This position is responsible for operating a round knife, also known as fleshing wheel, to shave down and detail animal skins after they have been pickled and prior to being tanned. 

Essential Functions

• Operate fleshing wheel
• Flesh down and detail animal skins after they have been soaked and pickled 
• Be aware of where the MSDS sheets are and how to read them
• Abide by the hazard communication program and understand the chemical information sheets 
• Turn faces and take out toe bones with a scalpel
• Maintain a positive consistency in the following five attributes. Quality, Attitude, Teamwork, Production, and Attendance
• Wear cut resistant gloves and safety glasses in production areas at all times
• Meets expectations outlined within the 2-Year Progression Guideline
• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisors or managers

Competencies

• Dedication
• Willingness to learn
• Thoroughness
• Collaboration Skills

Requirements

Required Education and Experience

• Must be 18 years of age to work on shop floor of tanning industry

Preferred Education and Experience

• High School Diploma
• Shaving Experience

Physical Demands

This job requires the ability to bend, stand, and lift. Must be able to stand for extensive periods of time and perform repetitive motion. Lifting requirements are classified as Heavy Work. 25-50 pounds of force will be exerted frequently and 50-100 pounds of force occasionally. 

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time hourly position. Standard weekly hours include four 10-hour days, Tuesday through Friday from 5:00am until 3:30pm. Shifts may vary per management discretion. Voluntary overtime is occasionally available and mandatory overtime is sometimes required.