To cut the shoulder, disjointing the wing from the front half to present it in a
proper manner for the wing rounder.
ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Make an accurate cut on every front half around the shoulder and along the
scapula. Properly pull the breast downward to separate meat from the frame.
Monitor and continuously improve cut while maintaining low scrape scores. Pay
close attention to bones and remove as necessary. Sharpen knife blade as
necessary, every 3 or 4 birds. Change out blades at each break. Responsible for
preparing presentations for wing cutters.
Participates as a member of the team. Participates in ongoing development,
communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies;
coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members. Attends
appropriate team meetings. As a member of the team, fosters strong cohesiveness
regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy
changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack
cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with
the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways,
and reinforces actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger
organization.
Simmons operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons’
established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment,
company policies); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with
the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems - including a
consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the
responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This
position description is intended to guide the activities of the Shoulder Cutter
and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the
work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that
may be required of the person in this position.
Physical Activities: Occasional walking; bending at the waist; twisting of the
neck and waist. Frequent reaching at or below shoulder level. Constant standing;
bending at the neck; power grasping; fine manipulation/feeling; pushing/pulling;
reaching above and at shoulder level; repetitive motion of shoulders, arms and
hands; use of vision & hearing. Work Environment: Inside line work around loud
equipment/machinery; walking around grates, hoses, foot baths; exposure to dust,
fumes & chemicals; cold environment.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Apron, earplugs, kevlar gloves,
hairnet/beard net, required footwear.
Travel: None.
Technical Experience: N/A
Industry Experience: N/A
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