Yield Monitor

Job Summary

The Yield Monitor will conduct carcass and carcass part audits to monitor the carcass yields. This person will focus performing, recording, and evaluating daily audits, using data collected to identify trends, and work with the Harvest Superintendent to create goals and plans to improve carcass yields. 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Be able to perform daily yield audits.   
• Record data from daily yield audits.
• Analyze data from daily yields to identify areas of underperformance, trends, and areas of opportunity.
• Present findings from the daily yield audits to the VP of Operations, Harvest and Fabrication Management.
• Work with the Fabrication and Harvest Management to create strategic plans to improve carcass yields.
• Assist the Fabrication and Harvest Teams in the implementation of the strategic plan.
• Responsible for being a leadership resource to employees and managers, providing knowledge, experience, motivation, support, and advice.
• Complete required paperwork.
• Attend meetings as requested.
• 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.
• Must be able to 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 the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• High school diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated knowledge of food safety and quality.
• Must be able to successfully complete training as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2-5 years experience in a meat harvest facility.
• 1-2 years experience in a supervisory role.
• 1-2 years in the evaluation of yields standards.
• Knife experience.
• Bilingual.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and observational skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of beef anatomy to recognize common parts of the beef carcass, skeleton, and digestive tract or ability to learn.

What We Offer:

• The expected base salary range for this position is between $60,000 to $70,000.  However, your actual base pay may vary based on several factors, including but not limited to your job-related experience, qualifications, skills, expertise, and geographic location.
• This base salary is a component of our total compensation package, which also includes the following:
  • This position is eligible for the Company's discretionary annual bonus plan and merit increases.
  • Comprehensive benefits packages include Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
  • 401(k)
  • Disability insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Our company supports your career growth with ongoing learning and training programs.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Human Resources at the location(s) where you are applying. We participate in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.

Long Prairie Packing Company, LLC an American Foods Group Company is a privately held beef processing company located in Long Prairie, Minnesota. We appreciate our employees and reward them for a job well done.  As a member of the team, you will find yourself challenged and contributing in a significant way to the success of the business, and you will be rewarded for that success.

Check Out the Long Prairie, MN Area!

Improve your quality of life by residing in Long Prairie, Minnesota, a rural city located in the center of Minnesota - A short drive from many of the best recreational areas in Minnesota, and not too far from the Twin Cities and the ever-famous Mall of America! Long Prairie’s museums, scenic golf courses, and historic buildings will fulfill your diverse interests.

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• Long Prairie Trails - 4 well-kept trails that extend throughout the entire city
• Lake Charlotte Beach which includes a swimming beach, fishing pier and boat launch, softball fields, and much more!
• Year-round community events that the whole family will love.