Job Description

Job Posting: PRM Harvest Position

Location: Atmore, AL
Department: Perdido River Meats, LLC
Division: Natural Resources & Agriculture
Employment Type: Full-Time, Hourly (Non-Exempt)
Reports To: FSQA Manager
Employment Status: Non-Exempt

About Us

Perdido River Meats, LLC is part of the Poarch Creek Indians Tribal Government. We value community, accountability, respect, and teamwork. As Alabama’s only Federally Recognized Native American Tribe, we are committed to preserving tradition while building a strong and innovative future. Preference in hiring is given in accordance with Title 33 (Tribal Employment Rights).

The PRM Harvest Position is an entry-level, hands-on role responsible for working across multiple areas of the harvest floor. Employees will be trained and cross-trained in various harvest operations and may eventually assist on the processing floor based on operational needs. This position plays an important role in maintaining safety, quality, and efficiency within the facility.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Work directly with live animals, including unloading and guiding animals to pens in accordance with USDA animal-handling regulations
• Operate harvest-related equipment, including knocking handguns and electrical tools
• Use knives and meat hooks to remove hides, heads, legs, and viscera while following food safety guidelines
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas
• Rotate through assigned harvest and processing areas as needed
• Follow all safety, food safety, GMP, and USDA regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to safely operate knives, meat hooks, and harvest equipment
• Ability to work flexible or irregular hours as needed
• Valid state driver’s license with an insurable driving record
• Ability to complete required background checks
• Willingness to travel for required training when necessary

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk on concrete floors for the duration of the shift
• Ability to push, pull, and manipulate carcasses on rails repeatedly
• Ability to work in temperatures of approximately 65–85 degrees or higher
• Ability to work closely with other team members in a production environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a production or processing facility
• Working knowledge of USDA regulations and food safety practices

Benefits

Full-time employees may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plan with matching, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), bonuses, and cost-of-living increases.

INDIAN PREFERENCE, SPOUSAL PREFERENCE, OR FIRST GENERATION:

In the event more than one applicant meets the requirements, as stated in a job description, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Tribal Member (2) First Generation Descendant of a Tribal Member (3) Spouse of Tribal Member (4) Indian (5) Non-Indian

In the event that a position of employment is funded in whole or in part my any federal grant and/or contract or other public funding, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Indian (2) Non-Indian

In order to receive preference, the appropriate documentation must be submitted.