FSQA Post-Mortem Sorter

Greater Omaha has been in the steak business since 1920.  From pasture to plate, an uncompromising commitment to quality has been our hallmark since day one, constantly at the forefront of innovation in food safety and humane treatment of animals.  Today, we ship beef to every U.S. state and over 70 countries around the globe.  And because of the quantity of beef processed every day, we deliver a consistent supply of fresh cut top-of-the-Prime grade steaks that few, if any, can match.

JOB TITLE: FSQA Post-Mortem Sorter                   SHIFT: 1^st Shift

REPORTS TO: Beef Modernization Supervisor               EXEMPT: No

SUMMARY:

This individual will conduct post-mortem carcass sorting activities. This individual is responsible for identifying and marking any condemnable conditions or defects before the carcass and parts are presented to online USDA-FSIS inspectors. This position must communicate frequently with USDA-FSIS inspection personnel regarding final carcass disposition and other issues as needed.

Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct post-mortem sorting activities in accordance with procedure and training.
• Execute precision knife cuts on the harvest floor with a straight knife to prepare carcasses and parts for USDA-FSIS inspection.
• Apply sound judgment regarding pathology, product presentation, and compliance with sanitary dressing standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Education and/or experience:

• Minimum of 1-year experience on a beef harvest floor, or other FSQA type experience preferred.
• Harvest floor knife skills and experience.
• Ability to sharpen and maintain a sharp knife.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Willingness to learn bovine anatomy, physiology and common pathologies.
• Must be able to work and make sound decisions in a fast-paced production environment.
• Basic understanding of food safety, microbiology, sanitation and other quality assurance responsibilities is a plus.

Communication skills:

Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with other department/area supervisors and in-plant USDA personnel. Spanish/English bilingual desired but not required.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical, diagram, written and/or verbal form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.  Ability to mine, analyze, prepare and present food safety data.  Be able to demonstrate proficiency in software such as, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and prestige. 

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to move about the facility.  Knife work is required and will include continuous repetitive hand motions: gripping, pinching, and grasping.  Must be able to stand on concrete or elevated platforms for 8 to 10 hours per day. The employee is required to sit; use hands to finger; handle; or feel/hold objects; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; speak; hear taste and smell.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  Be able to speak on the phone, make field visits to industrial areas when necessary.

Work Environment:

The work environment is on the Harvest Floor.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to warm and/or humid conditions.  The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.  The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, cold temperature, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is moderate.