Poultry Processors
Poultry Processors needed for processing chicken: debone, cut, weigh & box. Mail resume to KOCH Foods Attn: HR, 14075 GA Hwy 116 E. Pine Mountain Valley, GA 31823.
General Job Description: (Disclaimer- Not specific to this job posting.)
Function
Poultry processors slaughter birds and then remove the feathers, bones and tissues that are not sold as food. While some parts of the process are performed by machines, most of the work completed by poultry processors must be done by hand, explains the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Features
Poultry processors often work along assembly lines, performing one or two steps in the preparation process. Processors also monitor the machinery used to perform some of the tasks, ensuring that it functions properly.
Environment
Poultry processors work in cold, damp conditions to prevent the meat from spoiling. Because processors work with knives and sharp machinery, there is a risk of accidental injuries, ranging from minor cuts to finger or limb amputations.
Requirements
Poultry processing work requires good personal hygiene and adherence to local, state and federal health codes. Manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination and the ability to stand for long periods of time also are important to the work of poultry processors.
Education
Employers typically have no specific education requirements for poultry processors and provide on-the-job training to new workers.