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JBS USA

TANNERY PRODUCTION HOURLY

Cactus, TX · On-site

The wet blue hides are further processed into finished leather used in the production of various leather goods. The Cactus Tannery also provides custom bluing for various customers and custom ...

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Leather production is the process of transforming raw animal hides or skins into durable, usable leather through a series of treatments, including cleaning, tanning, dyeing, and finishing. The goal is to create a material that is flexible, strong, and resistant to decay, suitable for products such as shoes, bags, clothing, and furniture. The process involves various techniques and can be carried out in industrial tanneries or by traditional artisans. Environmental considerations and sustainability practices are also important aspects of modern leather production.

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Professionals in leather production often encounter challenges such as maintaining consistent product quality, managing environmental regulations, and ensuring the safety of workers around chemicals and machinery. Overcoming these issues involves implementing strict quality control procedures, staying up-to-date with environmental compliance standards, and providing regular training on safe operating practices. Additionally, effective communication with other departments, such as design and supply chain, is essential to ensure smooth workflow and timely delivery of finished products.

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TANNERY PRODUCTION HOURLY

TANNERY PRODUCTION HOURLY

JBS USA

Cactus, TX • On-site

Full-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

JBS Tannery started in April 1997. The majority of Cactus’ production is exported. The wet blue hides are further processed into finished leather used in the production of various leather goods. The Cactus Tannery also provides custom bluing for various customers and custom splitting in the blue. Cactus wet blue is also utilized in the production of boots for the U.S. military. Cactus tannery has received a Gold Medal ranking from the Leather Working Group. This group of industry leaders has established guidelines regarding environmental stewardship.

JBS created its leather division in 2009 as an important part of its strategy to add value to the production chain. JBS Leather is the world’s largest leather processing company with 21 manufacturing units and 5 distribution centers on 4 continents. The business unit currently employs around 9 thousand people worldwide and produces wet blue, semi-finished and finished leather for the automotive, furniture, footwear and artifacts industries.

The JBS Tannery Cactus operation is a two-shift, hide processing facility located in the panhandle of Texas. JBS Tannery employs approx. 180 employees in its Cactus facility.

Opportunities
Investing in our people is a large part of the reason why success at JBS is so achievable. Working in operations gives you the opportunity to contribute to the very core of our business: producing the highest quality products for families around the globe. At the JBS operations facilities, we offer career growth opportunities for people with all kinds of interests and backgrounds who are interested in working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. Additionally, opportunities abound for those who enjoy working within the production environment and are excited about both leading a team and ensuring we are producing a top quality product across the globe.
Benefits
JBS® values the people who make our company a success. We want to be sure our team members know just how much we appreciate their dedication by ensuring they love working with us. As part of our total compensation package, JBS® and offers comprehensive employee benefits designed to meet the healthcare and financial goals of our team members and their families today, tomorrow and in the future.
Hourly Production
Responsibilities
Position requires individual help with the fabrication of wholesale hide products in a production line setting.

Functional Requirements

Ability to lift, push, and pull product repetitively in a hot and/or cold assembly line environment
Ability to work with sharp instruments and chemicals
Must maintain good personal hygiene
Departments include Limeflesh, Greenflesh, Bluewring, Take-up and Tannery maintenance.
The facility processes more than one million hides per year.
EOE/Vet/Disabled