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Job Title: Sticker-Halal Blesser

Reporting to: Harvest Production Supervisor

**Essential Job Functions** :

+ Verify that all animals are properly stunned and insensible prior to sticking, in accordance with company animal welfare and food safety policies.

+ Perform the Bismillah prayer audibly on each carcass at the time of sticking, ensuring compliance with halal certification standards.

+ Execute proper stick procedure by entering the knife wound with an up and back motion to cut pulmonary artery.

+ Maintain humane handling and religious compliance throughout the slaughter process.

+ Ensure that all equipment is cleaned, sanitized and maintained as needed.

+ Wash hands and follow all sanitation requirements between operations.

+ Communicate effectively with supervisors and quality assurance to ensure adherence to regulatory and religious requirements.

+ Perform all duties in accordance with JBS Food and Safety Policy, USDA regulations, and third-party halal certification standards.

**Experience Required** :

+ Must complete third party Halal Blesser Certification Training and maintain active certification status.

+ Basic understanding of humane slaughter processes preferred.

+ Experience in a meat or food processing environment is beneficial but not required.

+ Must be a believing (but not necessarily practicing) individual of the Muslim faith to meet certification requirements.

**Skills/Abilities Required** :

+ Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety and animal welfare

+ Ability to follow strict procedures and documentation requirements

+ Strong verbal communication skills

+ Dependable and able to work in a fast paced environment

+ Willingness to work weekends as required.

EOE, including disability/vets.