FSQA FSIS Post-Mortem Sorter - Dakota City Plant

SUMMARY: Examine and pre-sort carcasses post-mortem during the harvest process for presentation to Food Safety and Inspection Service personnel who conduct mandatory inspection of all carcass and parts. Perform initial pre-sortation of carcasses on a moving conveyor line as part of process to determine whether carcasses are wholesome and fit for human consumption. Identification and pre-sortation of the carcasses includes the head, tail, tongue, thymus gland and all viscera of each animal harvested.

• Performing physical and visual pre-sortation of product.
• Conducting pre-sortation and verifying condition of various organs, lymph nodes, complete cervical visceral and rail pre-sortation of all carcasses harvested.
• Addressing issues arising around the pre-sortation of product in accordance with regulations, guidelines and training.
• Assisting with post-mortem pre-sortation and maintaining all associated parts for veterinary disposition.
• All other duties as assigned by manager.

• Must be willing and able to lift up to 75 lbs
• Ability to stand on hard surface for up to 12 hours per day
• Must work in cold/hot temperatures typically ranging from 30-90 degrees Fahrenheit
• Must be able to work in wet environment
• Repetitive bending, reaching, squatting, gripping, pushing and pulling
• Must be able to reach high and low levels frequently
• Ability to climb step ladders and or stairs
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Position will require Lock Out Tag Out certification

"Internal disqualifiers are the following:

• 6 attendance points
• Any suspension on record for the last 12 months"

This position is slated for candidates who are currently working at this facility. Priority consideration will be provided to these applicants first. If local Team Members are not selected, Team Members from other locations will then be reviewed for consideration.