General Worker (Processing Plant)

Company: Chickmont Foods Ltd.

Key Results Areas/Main Tasks

Department: Packaging

• The setup of workstations prior to the commencement of work daily
• The breakdown of workstations at the end of the day
• Hanging birds at the re-hang trough
• Packaging product at the designated workstations in a manner which is of the best quality desired
• The packaging of product free of all extraneous material, e.g. any equipment parts, glass, staples, string or thread, metal objects, tie twist, hair, stones and buttons. __Please note that rubber bands are used in the packaging process when tray packing whole birds.__
• Packaging of product in the specific packaging material as stipulated by customer requirements.
• Order codes and Customer names when necessary must be written clearly and legibly
• The product must be free of any stained (blood stains or blood spots) or damaged tissue.
• Staff may be asked to report to work on no-kill days as the need arises
• Removal of garbage and packaging material at the end of your daily assignment
• Washing down of general work areas as it relates to GMP
• All Operating Procedures must be followed as per the company’s ISO policy
• Any other general work duties as it relates to Chickmont Foods business

Department: Deboning

• Examine product and remove red, bloody and discolourations and remove said parts
• Hand Bone rejected breast from De-Boning Machine
• Package whole cages as per daily requirements and customer specifications
• Recover excess meat which may be found in the cage area
• Clip de-boned meat to customer specifications
• Operate Thigh-De-boning Machine in accordance with machinery specifications
• Clip thighs to produce, boneless, skinless or with skin to customer specifications
• Remove all bones, cartilage (gristle) or any other bloody areas prior to the packaging process
• Hand bone split breast to customer specifications
• Package all completed products as per customer requirements
• Washing
• All Operating Procedures must be followed as per the company’s ISO policy
• Any other general work duties as it relates to Chickmont Foods business

Department: Janitorial

• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, squeegeeing or vacuuming
• Gather and empty trash.
• Service, clean, and supply restrooms
• Clean and polish furniture and fixtures as required
• Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees.
• Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
• Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems
• Dust furniture, walls, machines, and equipment as required
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, in order to prevent damage to floors and

fixtures.

• Requisition supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
• Cleaning and checking electrical appliances use to ensure that hazards are not created
• All Operating Procedures must be followed as per the company’s ISO policy
• Any other general work duties as it relates to Chickmont Foods business

Department: Laundry

• Requisition supplies and equipment needed for laundry and maintenance duties.
• Set up detergents and washing aids as per the laundry requirements
• Ensure that the laundry has been washed in a manner which has removed all soils
• All laundry is to be dried properly to ensure clothing is ready to wear
• All laundry is to be folded and placed in their designated area for staff, visitors and Management
• The laundry room is always to be kept neat and tidy
• The laundry room is to be free of litter, unwanted debris and paraphernalia always
• All Operating Procedures must be followed as per the company’s ISO policy
• Any other general work duties as it relates to Chickmont Foods business

Department: Back Dock

• All duties related to the processing of chickens and other poultry
• Offloading and Reloading of trucks for chicken and other poultry processing purposes
• Loading Birds on conveyor for hanging purposes
• Hanging birds at the stipulated line speed
• Washing of crates and operating the machinery for that purpose
• Cleaning and maintaining blood system
• Cleaning all areas and machinery designated by Supervisor
• Transporting offal to Rendering Plant
• Assist in maintaining the compound as it relates to GMP (de-bushing, rat bait, drainage, painting, road works)
• All Operating Procedures must be followed as per the company’s ISO policy
• Any other general work duties as it relates to Chickmont Foods business

Department: Kill / Feet & Evisceration

KILL / FEET

• All duties related to the processing of chickens and other poultry
• Backing up the Killer Machine
• Monitor the Scalder and Plucker Machines
• Loading Feet into the Foot Plucker
• Offloading feet to be packaged off for sale
• Manually removing feathers from birds when not plucked properly
• All Operating Procedures must be followed as per the company’s ISO policy
• Any other general work duties as it relates to Chickmont Foods business

EVISCERATION

• All duties related to the processing of chickens and other poultry
• Manually removing feet which have been missed by the hock cutter machine
• Manually removing heads which have been missed by the head removal machine
• Manually venting birds too small for machine or mis-cut birds
• Rehanging at the trough at the stipulated line speeds
• Harvesting the edible offal (livers, gizzards and hearts) in a manner which is conducive to good food safety practices
• Inspecting birds to ensure all the internal entrails have been removed and if not remove them
• Backing up the cropping machine to remove the swallow pipe and feed crops whenever present a manner that keeps the neck skin on the birds
• Using the manual Gizzard Machine (in the safe manner) to provide properly peeled gizzards
• Keeping the Machines, Pans and Floor cleaned Any other general work duties as it relates to Chickmont Foods business
• All Operating Procedures must be followed as per the company’s ISO policy

Job Requirements General

• Ability to follow instructions and work independently
• Strong attention to detail

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to work in extremely cold temperatures for an extended period of time
• Must be able to lift up to 25 kgs/60 pounds. (lifting above the shoulder may also be required)