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SUMMARY:

A Scientific Yield Technician will have a strong working knowledge of data management, food safety practices, carcass anatomy, and associated fabrication practices to produce standard market cuts. The Scientific Yield Technician will rely on their knowledge of the principles of swine anatomy, meat science, statistics, and Microsoft Excel to fill the current role. The ideal candidate will be able to actively participate in day-to-day activities on the fabrication floors and provide timely written feedback and data about pork primal and sub-primal yields.

YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 18 TO WORK AT TRIUMPH FOODS. Triumph Foods only employs individuals who are 18 years of age or older. If you are under 18 your application will not be considered.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Include the following: Other duties may be assigned.

Apply basic statistical principles of outlier detection to collected data and resolve discrepancies.

• Collaborate with teammates to collect primal and sub-primal yield data.
• Follow strict adherence and compliance to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs).
• Knowledge of the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) rules and regulations that apply to the safe production of pork products.
• Perform a variety of tasks that require manual material handling and the use of hand tools, knives, machinery, and equipment while performing product fabrication procedures.
• Understand and adhere to all facility/position PPE requirements.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To be successful, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

Must have satisfactory written and verbal communication skills. Must effectively communicate with production, management, and USDA personnel.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Proficient in the ability to read and write in English.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to count and apply mathematical applications to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to walk about the facility and could be required to stand for long periods of time. The employee is required to use hands to handle or feel/hold objects; use tools/hand tools; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; speak; hear; smell; and occasionally sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 plus pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters when performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regularly exposed to cold/hot and/or humid conditions, climate extremes are found in all areas of the plant. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, maybe in tight spaces, and works around live animals. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, cold/hot temperatures, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is moderate but can be loud when in the production area.

DISCLAIMER:

This position description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of the general responsibilities and requirements necessary to be successful. Triumph may, in its discretion, modify or revise the position description in order to meet the company’s changing business needs.