PAY: $18.40/hour + $1,500 Sign & Stay Bonus
WORK SCHEDULE: 5:00 AM - 2:30 PM
BENEFITS: Available first day of hire
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The Paws Associate is responsible for visually inspecting, grading, and packing chicken paws to ensure quality standards are met. This role involves working on a production line, weighing products for proper packing, and ensuring compliance with company policies, safety protocols, and industry regulations, including NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
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Examine chicken paws on a conveyor belt to identify quality issues such as mangling, discoloration, or excess skin and nails.
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Sort and discard paws that do not meet quality standards, placing unsalvageable ones into a designated condemn barrel.
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Accurately weigh and pack raw chicken paws into boxes, ensuring the correct amounts for shipping.
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Perform additional tasks or assume alternate roles within or outside the department as required.
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Maintain a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all safety policies and protocols.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
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Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and unsupervised.
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Strong work ethic with a focus on reliability, honesty, and moral character.
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Cooperative and team-oriented mindset for effective collaboration with supervisors and coworkers.
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Flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts as needed.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred).
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Previous experience in the poultry industry or a similar production environment is a plus.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
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Adhere strictly to company and departmental safety policies.
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Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Comfortable working in environments with varying temperatures (approximately 45°F to 80°F) and humidity levels.
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Ability to stand for an 8-hour shift and perform repetitive tasks.
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Exposure to noise levels exceeding 85 decibels, CO2, and moving production equipment.
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Lifting of up to 45 lbs.
