Hide Pattern Trimmer

Overview

Job Summary The hide pattern trimmer is the process of trimming unusable areas of the hide to specific hide pattern. The hide pattern trimmer will use a knife to remove the faceplate, knee area, tail, and udder/ cod of the hide.

Key Responsibilities:

• Trim faceplate keeping square cheek area • Open shanks and trim knee • Open tail and trim square • Trim teats and fat stringers • NOTE: this description is not intended to be all inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Must be 18 years of age or older. • Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship. • Must be able to work in a humid, hot, wet, slippery, or moving surface at varied heights in and around moving equipment and parts with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience/knowledge of manufacturing environment. • Previous heavy machinery experience in manufacturing environment. • Previous agriculture production/ beef plant experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Be attentive to detail. • Ability to work safely, wear PPE, and follow instructions. • Ability to attend work consistently. • Always be aware of your surroundings. • Follow all safety, food safety, and animal welfare or sanitary dress procedures. • Able to stand for lengthy periods of time. • Display strong work ethic.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Human Resources at the location(s) where you are applying. We participate in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.