BEEF MODERNIZATION SORTER

BEEF MODERNIZATION SORTER in Plainwell, MI, United States

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BEEF MODERNIZATION SORTER

Location: Plainwell, MI, United States

Date Posted: May 11, 2026

Category: Quality Assurance & Food Safety

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Beef Modernization Sorter

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform precision knife cuts on the harvest floor using a straight knife, making critical decisions based on pathology, product presentation, and sanitary dressing standards.
• Observe and identify anatomical, physiological, and pathological indicators to ensure food safety and product quality.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy while working in a fast-paced production environment.
• Collaborate closely with Supervisor, USDA-FSIS Consumer Safety Inspectors, and other Harvest floor departments.
• Participate in ongoing training and educational sessions to maintain up-to-date knowledge of food safety standards.
• Demonstrate consistent adherence to company policies and food safety procedures.

Experience Required:

• Prior harvest floor knife experience, specifically with a straight knife preferred.
• Experience in food production preferred but not required.

Skills/Abilities Required:

• Ability to sharpen and maintain a sharp knife.
• Strong observational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Physically capable of repetitive lifting, pushing and pulling.
• Self-disciplined and mentally engaged in tasks requiring concentration.
• Willingness to learn anatomy, physiology, and disease processes.
• Strong team orientation and ability to work collaboratively.

EOE, INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETS

About JBS

JBS began in 1953 as a small, family-owned company in Brazil. We have continued to steadily grow and are now the largest animal protein processor in the world. Though our business has grown, our family values remain our foundation. We seek to hire dedicated individuals who are committed to learning and share our desire to be the best. At JBS, our team members are our most important asset and feeding the world is our greatest goal. The Plainwell facility began operations in 1918 under the Murray Packing company. In the 1960''s, it was acquired by Murco and in 1998 by Packerland. In 2000, Packerland was acquired by Smithfield. In 2010, the facility joined the JBS USA family.

Plainwell is the only JBS plant with Modified Atmospheric Packaging (MAP), a packaging process that changes oxygen levels to extend shelf-life. The MAP process is a part of the Plainwell ground beef operation. Plainwell is also one of the few plants that produces ground beef patties. Over one million lbs (450,000 kg) of beef are produced each day. The Plainwell facility produces biogas in an anaerobic lagoon and uses it in place of natural gas to heat a portion of the water used in the plant. The facility was recognized by the American Meat Institute as a Tier 3 facility for its accomplishments with ISO 14001. Plainwell recently built a $31 million distribution center (85,000 ft²) with a 55,000 box capacity.

Opportunities

Investing in our people is a large part of the reason why success at JBS is so achievable. Working in operations gives you the opportunity to contribute to the very core of our business: producing the highest quality products for families around the globe. At the JBS operations facilities, we offer career growth opportunities for people with all kinds of interests and backgrounds who are interested in working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. Additionally, opportunities for those who enjoy working within the production environment and are excited about both leading a team and ensuring we are producing a top quality, safe product for families across the globe.

Benefits

JBS values the people who make our company a success. We want to be sure our team members know just how much we appreciate their dedication by ensuring they love working with us. As part of our total compensation package, JBS and offers comprehensive employee benefits designed to meet the healthcare and financial goals of our team members and their families today, tomorrow and in the future.

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