Poultry Portion Cutter

Job: Poultry Portion Cutter

Type: Hourly – Nonexempt

Class: Full Time

Shifts: 1st and 2nd

Locations: Hazlehurst, MS

Position Summary:

DG Foods is currently looking for dependable and hard-working Poultry Portion Cutters for our Hazlehurst facility. Starting hourly wage is $16/hr and offers attainable incentives where you can earn up to $32/hr. Experience is preferred but not required. DG Foods has a very aggressive compensation program based on performance. This is a full-time position with the opportunity to participate in our company benefit programs! We are hiring for all shifts.

Essential Job Functions:

Job duties are as follows, but not limited to:

• Cutting and portioning Poultry at a rate that is acceptable based upon production standards using a knife.
• Must adhere to attendance and job performance standards in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as directed by supervisor.

Job Requirements:

• You must be coachable because we want you to succeed!
• Must be comfortable with working in a fast-paced manufacturing/production environment.
• At least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must pass our multiday orientation class.
• Must be legally eligible to work in accordance with federal and state law.
• Must have dependable transportation to and from DG Food facilities, no exceptions.
• Must be able to work various hours/holidays/weekends as required.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be comfortable with handling and using knives.
• Must be able to always wear all required Personal Protective Equipment.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in a cold and wet environment.
• Must be able to work standing for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift and maneuver up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

About DG Foods:

DG Foods is the south’s premier poultry custom processor and portioner with locations in Louisiana and Mississippi. We are committed to being a service-oriented supplier of high-quality poultry products within a workplace that is safe, healthy, and injury-free. We are dedicated to safely meeting our customer’s needs and expectations as well as continually being at the forefront of product quality, processes, and customer service.