Poultry Production at Cypress Valley Meat Compa – Clinton, Arkansas

Poultry Processing: General Duties

Natural State Processing

Natural State Processing, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of CVMC Holdings, Inc., and a sister company to Cypress Valley Meat Company; which are both USDA-inspected, employee-owned poultry and meat processing companies dedicated to providing high-quality processing and merchandising solutions for small to mid-sized regional farmers and ranchers, and emerging food companies. Our mission is to build lasting value for our employee-owners and customers by being the must-have meat and food processor in the markets we serve by demonstrating pride and integrity in every step of the process. We focus on supporting local farmers, promoting nutritious food production, and reinvigorating rural economies, through trust, integrity, and continual growth. We prioritize safety, quality, and customer service, aiming to create a positive, family-like work environment driven by transparency, teamwork, and a passion for excellence. Committed to developing strong relationships and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, we strive to be leaders in their markets and desirable workplaces for their dedicated teams.

OVERVIEW & PURPOSE

General duties for a Poultry Processing employee is to cross-train so that they are able to assist team members with all aspects of poultry production, including harvesting, cutting, trimming, portioning, grading, and quality control. Natural State is looking for a team player who is reliable and understands their dependability is important for the team’s success. A successful candidate pays attention to detail, takes pride in their work, understands and practices food safety, and is committed to quality. Additionally, s/he is committed to improving overall performance and is never satisfied with the status quo.

The Poultry Processing employee reports to the Room Lead. S/he must develop and maintain good working relationships with staff, suppliers, and customers. S/he must be a team player who is reliable and understands their dependability is important for the team’s success.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Follow all safety practices

Assure that all quality standards are followed

Ensure great customer service at all times

Attend all staff and department meetings

Perform other duties as assigned

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

Dependable and reliable - must show up to work as scheduled and on time

Attention to detail

Ethical mindset

Remain calm under pressure

Communication and teamwork skills

Commitment to safety rules

A self-starter and proactive tendencies

A commitment to partnering with leadership to drive a service excellence culture where

every employee is a problem-solver, working together to identify and correct problems

that impact the customer experience

Ability to make quick and sound decisions

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or GED certificate preferred

One year of experience in poultry production preferred

Understands the necessary safety requirements when operating in a food preparation environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (standing for up to 2 hours at a time, lifting loads of up to 60 pounds repeatedly, working in a hot or cold and damp environment)

Good hand-eye coordination

If you fit this description and you are interested in challenging yet important and satisfying

work, we invite you to apply for this position.

Location: Clinton, AR

Job Type: Full-time

Compensation: $12.00 per hour. Opportunity for a pay increase based on performance at 90 day evaluation. We believe in rewarding a job well done. Experience is preferred but not necessary. On the job training is provided.

This description is intended to outline the primary responsibilities, general nature, and level of

work being performed by the person assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an

exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and competencies.