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About West Liberty Foods

Our mission is to be a leading food manufacturer by converting needs, ideas and expertise into value for our members, business partners and consumers.

West Liberty Foods manufactures hundreds of meat and poultry products that can be found in well-known grocery stores and top restaurant chains nationwide. Recognized as one of the top protein processors in North America, we have the capacity to produce over 650 million pounds of food products per year across our facilities. We are The Surprisingly Big Company®, and we’re right in your backyard.

Build your career with West Liberty Foods and be a part of an exciting, collaborative team that becomes family!

Opportunity Overview

Position Detail

Information

Job Title

Breast Trimmer

Location

West Liberty, IA

Shift

2nd

Starting  Hourly Wage

$19.25 per hour

Shift Premium

$1.50 for all hours worked on 2nd/3rd shift.

Job Summary

A Breast Trimmer in the poultry processing industry is responsible for the meticulous preparation of poultry breasts. Duties include removing excess fat, inspecting meat for defects, and using sharp knives or automated tools to debone and cleanly separate the desired portions while adhering to strict food safety guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Meat Preparation: Accurately separate breast meat from the carcass or bone line using specialized knives or equipment.
• Trimming: Meticulously remove excess fat, cartilage, and any connective tissue by hand or with a knife.
• Quality Control: Inspect meat products for defects, bruises, or blemishes and discard or trim them accordingly.
• Hygiene and Safety: Maintain a clean work area and strictly follow food safety and sanitation regulations to prevent cross-contamination.
• Production Pace: Keep up with the fast-paced assembly line, balancing processing speed with precision and high yield.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Experience: No formal experience is required.  On the job training is provided.  Experience in food manufacturing or processing is a plus.  
• Age: Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States; no sponsorships are available.
• Skills:  Must have good attention to detail - Ability to spot meat defects and consistently meet plant yield and quality standards.  Basic proficiency or willingness to learn how to use trimming tools and knives safely.
• Physical Abilities:  Ability to stand for long periods.  Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands.
• Environmental: Ability to work in varying temperature conditions including cold temperatures.
• Flexibility: Must be able to work overtime and/or weekends as needed. Ability to adjust quickly to changing demands.
• Compliance: Must practice good personal hygiene. Candidates must successfully pass a post-offer/pre-employment drug test, background screen, physical and E-Verify.

Equal Opportunity Employer
West Liberty Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

West Liberty Foods is committed to providing all team members with predictable work schedules that accommodate the universal need to spend time away from work to rest, relax, and spend time with family and friends. However, as a food manufacturer, West Liberty Foods is responsible for producing perishable products. To help ensure that our food products meet the quality and safety standards our customers expect, team members may, at times, be asked or expected to work overtime, weekends, or holidays. West Liberty Foods remains committed to its overtime, weekend, and holiday pay policies, and will schedule team members for those hours on a volunteer-first basis, whenever possible.

The following benefits are available:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Discount Benefits
• Additional Voluntary Benefits

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online on our careersite at https://careers.wlfoods.com/.