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Job Summary This position ensures that inventory levels are maintained, orders are processed, and supplies are distributed as needed across various departments.   Key Responsibilities: - Receive, unpack, and inspect incoming shipments for discrepancies or damages, and report findings to the appropriate personnel. - Maintain accurate inventory records, including quantities, locations, and descriptions, using inventory management software. - Issue supplies, materials, and equipment to departmental staff, recording issuance details to ensure accurate tracking of inventory levels. - Perform physical inventory cycle counts as...

Job Summary The Purchasing Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the procurement team by managing the acquisition of goods and services necessary for the smooth operation of the organization. This position involves assisting with the procurement process, from vendor selection and order placement to inventory management and record-keeping. The Purchasing Assistant will work closely with vendors, internal departments, and the purchasing team to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.   Key Responsibilities - Order assigned equipment, materials and supplies as necessary. - Track the...

Job Summary: The knife room attendant is responsible for operating and maintaining the robotic knife sharpener.   Key Responsibilities: - Clean, sanitize, and store knives and other tools following safety standards. - Inspect knives for damage or wear and ensure that they are sharp and in good working condition. - Perform regular maintenance and sharpening of knives, ensuring they are always ready for use. - Maintain an organized knife storage area, ensuring knives are properly categorized and easy to access. - Use automatic sharpening and polishing machine to sharpen knives. - Inspect knives and other...

Job Summary The Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the procurement process within the organization. This role involves developing and implementing purchasing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the acquisition of high-quality goods and services at competitive prices. The Purchasing Manager will lead a team of purchasing professionals, collaborate with various departments to align procurement activities with organizational goals, and drive cost-saving initiatives while maintaining compliance with company policies and industry regulations.   Key Responsibilities - Oversee all areas of purchasing and will be...

Job Summary The Packaging Runner is responsible for efficiently and safely unloading packaging materials, and pallets off of trailers. This role ensures that items are properly handled and organized into designated areas within the plant. The Packaging Runner will pick materials and move materials to areas of the plant for use. - Packaging Runners will utilize forklifts and pallet jacks to move products. - Packaging Runners will use scanners to receive packaging materials to and to locate materials in racking locations or floor locations within the plant. Hand counting of materials may be required. - Packaging Runners will pick orders for materials and may be required to lift and hand stack materials...

Job Summary An electrician will be responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining the electrical infrastructure for the site to include 480-, 110-, and 24-volt systems. - NOTE: this description is not intended to be all inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.

Minimum Qualifications (Required): - Must be 18 years of age or older. - Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship. - Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. - Demonstrated knowledge of and proficiency in instructional design, training development, and adult learning principles. Preferred Qualifications: - Previous experience in training, preferably in a beef harvest facility. - Bi-lingual (speaking, reading, and writing). Fluency in Spanish, Karenni, French, & Creole is highly preferred. Knowledge, Skills and...

Job Summary Responsible for on-the-job training including side-by-side training for assigned new hires and retraining transferred existing employees in designated area(s). - Work with hires until they are capable in their own positions and are proficient enough to be on their own. Be available to educate and answer any questions or concerns as they arise. - Provide feedback to appropriate supervisor. - Coordinate and conduct daily stretches. - Educate hires on the importance of reporting lost or damaged equipment and following procedures. - Demonstrate how to properly use job equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE). - Participate in creating standardized training approaches and...

Job Summary The Case Sealing Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining case sealing machinery to ensure that products are securely and accurately sealed for distribution. This role involves monitoring the sealing process, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards. - Verify case sealers are on and working before production starts - Mop water from the dry ice box in the morning - Verify that big boxes go to the big case sealer - Pull mini boxes off main conveyor to the small sealer conveyor - Check the sealers glue pots thru all day and add glue if need it - Verify all boxes contain dry ice - Cleanup work area at end of shift - NOTE: this...

Job Summary The Maintenance Mechanic role requires basic knowledge of General Maintenance, Hydraulic Systems, Pneumatic, Electrical and Electronic Systems, and Welding (TIG, STICK). Mechanics must follow all safety and GMP’s for the facility at all times.   Key Responsibilities - Follow all company safety policies and procedures - Ensure all assigned daily PM’s are completed - Ensure production lines are in good mechanical order - Aid other teams (Production, Quality- when needed) - Setup and visually inspect and tests machinery and equipment and tear down - Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to...

Job Summary The Bone Ribs are responsible for de-boning the rib bones from the rib, this role requires precise handling and cutting to ensure the ribs meet quality standards and specifications. - Use hook to pull rib off conveyor - Use knife and hook to remove all bones and back strap from the rib - Place bones and back strap into bone conveyor - Push rib back onto conveyor - Steel Knife - NOTE: this description is not intended to be all inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal

Summary: Production employees use hand tools, knives, and equipment to prepare meat in accordance with specifications and standards (safety, food safety, quantity) in preparation for further processing or packaging. The work is physically demanding, fast-paced, repetitive, and is performed in close proximity to others in a culturally diverse work environment.     Essential Functions and Responsibilities: - Use hand tools, knives, or equipment to perform job tasks. - Work in a variety of work temperatures: warm, hot, humid, cold, wet or with slippery surfaces at varied heights in and around moving equipment and parts with...

Job Summary The Maintenance Mechanic role requires basic knowledge of General Maintenance, Hydraulic Systems, Pneumatic, Electrical and Electronic Systems, and Welding (TIG, STICK). Mechanics must follow all safety and GMP’s for the facility at all times.   Key Responsibilities - Follow all company safety policies and procedures - Ensure all assigned daily PM’s are completed - Ensure production lines are in good mechanical order - Aid other teams (Production, Quality- when needed) - Setup and visually inspect and tests machinery and equipment and tear down - Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to...

Job Summary The Maintenance Mechanic role requires basic knowledge of General Maintenance, Hydraulic Systems, Pneumatic, Electrical and Electronic Systems, and Welding (TIG, STICK). Mechanics must follow all safety and GMP’s for the facility at all times.   Key Responsibilities - Follow all company safety policies and procedures - Ensure all assigned daily PM’s are completed - Ensure production lines are in good mechanical order - Aid other teams (Production, Quality- when needed) - Setup and visually inspect and tests machinery and equipment and tear down - Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to...

Job Summary Oversee the harvest floor and all aspects of production from set up to yields, quality, employee safety, food safety, volume, costs, claims, turnover, absenteeism, and training of supervisors. This position requires an essential understanding and control of the production process, accurate record keeping, and general line maintenance, and staffing.   

Job Summary As the Director of Operations - Harvest, you will partner with leadership to understand and execute the harvest strategies as the plant ramps up.  The ideal candidate is someone who wants to get in at the very start to plan and build the function for when the facility is fully operational.    - Oversee daily operations of the harvest Department (under the supervision of VP Operations). - Manage all harvest processes (facility livestock handling, harvest, cooler, rendering, and hides); ensuring efficient, effective, and accurate operations according to customer specifications. - Coordinate and oversee daily activities of supervisors in the harvest departments to ensure...

Job Summary The Scale Operator will be responsible for operating scanning equipment to capture and digitize documents, packages, or products. This role involves ensuring the accuracy and quality of scanned materials, managing digital records, and maintaining scanning equipment. - Get scanner and check battery status - Scan pallet tag label and scan all boxes on pallet/combos - Keep accurate log of all combos, orders, trim ratio and blends - Cleanup area at end of shift - NOTE: this description is not intended to be all inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.

Job Summary The face plate trimmer is responsible for the visual inspection and removal of any contamination or foreign objects on the head, neck and face plate area of the carcass. Contamination may include hide, hair, eye lids or quality defects.   Key Responsibilities: - Use knife to trim any loose skin, hair, or small pieces of contamination off head, neck and face plate of the carcass. - Rinse knife and hand, steel knife, then place knife in sterilizer after each carcass. - Remove the second knife from sterilizer and begin procedure on next. - NOTE: this description is not intended to be all inclusive. An employee may perform other...

Job Summary Cattle scale operators are responsible for handling all animals humanely, proper and accurate documentation of cattle received and on site, as well as cleanliness of the barn area.   Key Responsibilities: - Will be working with live cattle. - Accurately fill out weight ticket (paperwork) for cattle being weighed. - Weigh cattle. - Moving cattle to proper locations within the barn (ex. Truck to scale, scale to pen, pen to knock). - Ensure all gates are secure to prevent mixing of producer’s cattle. - Ensure that proper documentation is kept accurate. - Verify cattle counts and pen...

Job Summary The Load Controller is responsible for managing and overseeing the loading and unloading of cargo in accordance with safety regulations and operational standards. This role ensures that cargo is properly loaded, balanced, and secured to optimize space and maintain safety during transit. - Load planning, building full loads as well as multi stop loads with routing optimization using e2open. - Build transfer loads from the plant to the freezer using e2open. - Build transfer loads from the freezer to the plant using e2open. - Communicate with the sales office requesting order date changes, communicate product shortages, product date issues and load weight adjustment needs. Notify sales when starting to load...

Job Summary The High Lift Operator is responsible for operating high lift equipment to move, stack, and retrieve materials within a warehouse or manufacturing facility. This role ensures the safe and efficient handling of materials, contributing to streamlined operations and effective inventory management. - Complete a daily inspection report of the high lifter at the start of each shift. Report any deficiencies that would not allow safe use of the equipment immediately to the dock supervisor. - High lifter drivers will assist forklift drivers in weekly cycle counts of the product in the cooler. - High lift drivers will help forklift drivers in the daily rotation of the product in the cooler. - Rack and locate...

Job Summary The Loader is responsible for efficiently and safely loading and unloading materials, products, or cargo onto and off trucks, containers, or storage areas. This role ensures that items are properly handled, secured, and organized to facilitate smooth and effective transportation and storage operations. - Complete a daily forklift inspection report at the start of each shift. Report any deficiencies that would not allow safe use of the equipment immediately to the shipping supervisor. - Loaders will work with an order picker as a team and will share responsibilities of each load to which they are assigned. - Loaders are required to complete a trailer checklist prior to loading. If deficiencies are found with...

Job Summary The Rendering Operator is responsible for the grinding and cooking of animal byproduct and deadstock. Operations are carried out through computer controls while watching motor loads and speeds of various equipment.   Key Responsibilities - Monitor equipment for quality assurance along with record keeping for items such as record of temperatures and inspection of incoming raw materials to stay in compliance. - Loading of trucks with finished products. The Operator will be responsible for verifying the trailer is clean prior to loading. Load trucks and manage load levels per product. Document load paperwork for each load...

Job Summary The Community Liaison role will focus on supporting the integration of new hires into our workforce and the local community. Acting as a community developer, the candidate will identify and address the needs and concerns of residents regarding newcomers, facilitating their effective adjustment to the area. Additionally, the candidate will manage collaborative efforts between the city staff, elected officials, service providers, faith groups, business partners, landlords, and other community stakeholders to address matters related to the new AFG plant, including AFG events for community partners. This includes representing AHP during public and community meetings and addressing questions, concerns, and issues...

Job Summary The Utility Person is flexible and adaptable, able to assist where needed and respond to various operational needs. - Person must be knife skilled on several jobs across the fabrication floor - Knowledgeable of saw operation skills - Be able to communicate with team members across the floor - NOTE: this description is not intended to be all inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.

Job Summary The Utility Person is flexible and adaptable, able to assist where needed and respond to various operational needs. - Person must be knife skilled on several jobs across the fabrication floor - Knowledgeable of saw operation skills - Be able to communicate with team members across the floor - NOTE: this description is not intended to be all inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.

Job Summary The Electrical Superintendent is responsible for overseeing the entire electrical department to include the plant electrical infrastructure and plant electrical personnel.   Key Responsibilities - Plan, organize and oversee the electrical...

Job Summary The Lead is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the daily operations of a team or department. This role involves managing workflow, ensuring quality and efficiency, providing guidance and support to team members, and maintaining adherence to safety and operational standards.   Key Responsibilities - Assist in overseeing the safety culture and production of department - Position requires team members to follow production schedule - Effective communication with team members and manager - NOTE: this description is not intended to be all inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the...

Job Summary The Lead is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the daily operations of a team or department. This role involves managing workflow, ensuring quality and efficiency, providing guidance and support to team members, and maintaining adherence to safety and operational standards.   Key Responsibilities: - Assist in overseeing the safety culture and production of department - Position requires team members to follow production schedule - Effective communication with team members and manager - NOTE: this description is not intended to be all inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the...

Job Summary The Rendering Lead Operator will be proficient on all production equipment in the department. Understand work specifications needed for each job. Monitor job quality throughout the production run. Adhere to quality checklist. Along with being an asset to the other Rendering Operators on shift for questions and concerns.   Key Responsibilities: - Proficient in job set-ups, roll changes, end of day and end of week clean up. - Solve simple mechanical problems to keep the machines running - Maintain machine speed at optimized level - Alert supervisor when jobs are out of specification. - Keep accurate, legible production...

Job Summary The Lead person role is to provide direction and support to ensure all tasks and objectives are completed successfully.   Key Responsibilities: - Knowledge and understanding of all tasks within a department. - Using tools such as a hook, knife and equipment to safely and properly dress carcasses. - Communicate with employees and management to quickly and effectively resolve production issues or concerns. - If contamination is present, use a hook and knife to remove any visible contamination. - Follow proper sanitation procedures - NOTE: this description is not intended to be all inclusive. An employee may perform...

We are excited to offer a promising career opportunity for a Bilingual Human Resources professional at our state-of-the-art America’s Heartland Packing (AHP) facility in Wright City, Missouri. In this role, you will be exposed to various aspects of our business and contribute to multiple functions, including HR recruiting, payroll, employee relations, training, and safety. You will work closely with leaders from different departments and engage in community projects and initiatives. This is your start in the meat industry journey before you are finally placed in a position either at AHP or any of our other facilities.  

Job Summary The Utility Systems Operator is responsible for safely operating, monitoring, adjusting and maintaining a variety of utility systems, including high pressure steam boilers, ammonia refrigeration, well water, potable water, hot water, fire suppression, pneumatic, and HVAC equipment. This role requires hands-on experience with a diverse range of mechanical and electrical systems, as well as the ability to perform routine and emergency repairs, preventative maintenance, and system inspections. The operator must be proactive, self-directed, and able to work effectively with minimal supervision.   Key Responsibilities: - Operate steam boilers and associated...

Job Summary Responsible for on-the-job training including side-by-side training for assigned new hires and retraining transferred existing employees in designated area(s). - Work with hires until they are capable in their own positions and are proficient enough to be on their own. Be available to educate and answer any questions or concerns as they arise. - Provide feedback to appropriate supervisor. - Coordinate and conduct daily stretches. - Educate hires on the importance of reporting lost or damaged equipment and following procedures. - Demonstrate how to properly use job equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE). - Participate in creating standardized training approaches and...

Job Summary The Harvest Supervisor will be responsible for directing, controlling, and coordinating a team of individuals to create a positive work environment with high morale. Developing good working relationships which reflects a commitment to safety (human & food), along with product quality, while maintaining constructive relations through company values and behaviors in action.   Training / leadership development - Conduct line meetings - Promote and drive succession development within area of responsibility - Encourage professional team building - Oversee employee training in assigned area(s)

Job Summary The Maintenance Supervisor must have basic knowledge of General Maintenance, Hydraulic Systems, Pneumatic, Electrical and Electronic Systems, and Welding (TIG, STICK). Supervisors must be able to work either as a team or individually. Must comply with all company safety rules, lockout tagout (LOTO) and Good Manufacturing Practices   Key Responsibilities - Lead up to 10 team members to perform daily tasks and paperwork - Organize and implement mechanical and engineering projects - Ensure all assigned daily PM’s and paperwork are completed - Ensure production lines are in good mechanical...

Job Summary The Production Supervisor will be responsible for directing, controlling, and coordinating a team of individuals to create a positive work environment with high morale. Developing good working relationships which reflects a commitment to safety (human & food), along with product quality, while maintaining constructive relations through company values and behaviors in action.   Training / leadership development - Conduct line meetings - Promote and drive succession development within area of responsibility - Encourage professional team building - Oversee employee training in assigned area(s)

Job Summary The Safety Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the safety and health of the employees in the workplace. Their duties include: - Train employees on safe work practices - Track training completion - Encourage employees to identify unsafe or at-risk conditions and enforce safe work practices and regulations - Ensure all required reports and records are properly maintained - Lead acute incident investigations and ensure root cause analysis is used - Coordinate and follow up with other departments to ensure that modifications and improvements are tracked, documented, and completed with established time frames - NOTE: this description is not intended to be all inclusive. An employee may...

Job Summary The QA sorter lead will conduct carcass and carcass part sorting activities and identify any abnormal conditions or defects before carcasses and their parts are presented to online inspectors. This person will focus on overseeing the QA sorters and assist with their qualifications and ongoing training.  Key Responsibilities - Be able to perform the QA sorter job. - Oversee and assist the QA Sorter department. - Responsible for the day-to-day control of QA Sorter department activities according to prescribed schedules, priorities, operation sequence, and processing...

Job Summary The Hides Supervisor plays a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient flow of raw materials into quality finished products, while also managing the wastewater pretreatment system. This role involves leading a team of rendering operators, ensuring the efficient and safe execution of rendering processes, and maintaining high standards of product quality and compliance with industry regulations. The Rendering Supervisor will coordinate daily activities, monitor equipment performance, implement process improvements, and address any operational or technical issues that arise. Key Responsibilities - Oversee the timely and efficient flow of raw materials into quality finished products as well...