Job Details:

Job Purpose/Summary:

The FSQA Post-mortem Sorter conducts post-mortem carcass sorting activities and identifies any condemnable conditions or defects before carcasses are presented to online USDA/FSIS inspectors. FSQA Post-mortem sorters must incise mandibular lymph nodes and palpate the viscera to detect the presence of animal diseases as part of their sorting activities.

FSQA Post-mortem sorters work with USDA/FSIS and Tyson Fresh Meats Operations team members to address any issues that may arise concerning the identification and sorting of carcasses in accordance with current regulations, applicable guidelines and training.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Physical Requirements:

Frequent physical activities such as walking, climbing, standing and kneeling are required, including climbing stairs, ladders and walking on catwalks.

Job responsibilities may require extended hours (10 hours or more). 

Job could involve heavy lifting (50 lbs. or more).

Work in a hot (80 – 100o F) and humid environment.

Work with a straight knife.

Definitions

Post-Mortem – Harvest activities that are conducted after the hog has been euthanized and prepared for evisceration.

Mandibular - Refers to the mandible (lower jawbone).

Palpate - Examine by touch.

Lymph Node - Lymph nodes are small glands that filter lymph, the clear fluid that circulates through the lymphatic system. They may become swollen in response to infection and tumors.

Viscera - The internal organs of the body, specifically those within the chest (as the heart or lungs) or abdomen (as the liver, pancreas or intestines).

USDA/FSIS - The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is the public health regulatory agency responsible for ensuring that United States' commercial supply of meat, poultry, and egg products is safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled and packaged.

Requirements:

Education/Certifications:  Prefer High School Graduate or equivalent. College or technical school a plus.

Experience:  Minimum of 1-year experience in the fresh meats industry preferred, or other FSQA type experience or relevant education. 

Computer Skills:  Basic

Communication Skills: Must be able to communicate effectively in all areas of communication: verbal, written, and reading.  Some examples, but not all inclusive are: giving verbal feedback to supervisors, other departments, and co-workers; compiling paperwork at the end of the day.

Special Skills: No

Supervisory: No

Travel: No

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Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

A Shift (United States of America)

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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