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Scabs Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Production CUT UP Day Shift

Kinston, NC · On-site

$15.50 - $18.25/hr

Remove scabs, feathers, slice or remove bruises, and remove parts with broken bones (wings, drums, etc.). Draw the heart and liver for easier access to remove them, so that they may be harvested.

Production CUT UP Day Shift

Clinton, NC

$13.75 - $16.25/hr

Remove scabs, feathers, slice or remove bruises, and remove parts with broken bones (wings, drums, etc.). Draw the heart and liver for easier access to remove them, so that they may be harvested.

Production CUT UP Day Shift

Goldsboro, NC

$14.75 - $17.25/hr

Remove scabs, feathers, slice or remove bruises, and remove parts with broken bones (wings, drums, etc.). Draw the heart and liver for easier access to remove them, so that they may be harvested.

Production CUT UP Day Shift

Mount Olive, NC

$15 - $17.75/hr

Remove scabs, feathers, slice or remove bruises, and remove parts with broken bones (wings, drums, etc.). Draw the heart and liver for easier access to remove them, so that they may be harvested.

Production CUT UP Evening Shift

Mount Olive, NC · On-site

$13.50 - $17.25/hr

Remove scabs, feathers, slice or remove bruises, and remove parts with broken bones (wings, drums, etc.). Draw the heart and liver for easier access to remove them, so that they may be harvested.

Scabs information

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Substitute Worker (commonly referred to as a 'Scab'), and why are they important?

To thrive as a substitute worker during labor disputes, you generally need relevant industry experience, adaptability, and the ability to quickly learn new tasks, often with basic qualifications matching the regular workforce. Familiarity with industry-specific tools, safety protocols, and sometimes short-term certifications are typically required. Reliability, resilience under pressure, and strong communication help individuals stand out in challenging, often tense work environments. These skills are crucial for maintaining workplace productivity and safety standards while navigating complex labor situations.

What are 'scabs' in the context of labor and employment?

'Scabs' is a slang term often used to refer to workers who continue to work or are hired to replace striking workers during a labor strike. The term is generally considered derogatory and is used by union members to describe individuals who undermine collective bargaining efforts. Scabs may be existing employees who refuse to strike or outside workers brought in temporarily. Their actions can lead to tension and conflict in the workplace, as they are seen as weakening the bargaining power of the union. The use of scabs has been a controversial issue in labor relations for many years.

What is the difference between Scabs vs Laborers?

AspectScabsLaborers
Credentials/CertificationsTypically no formal certifications requiredOften no formal certifications, but some roles may require basic safety training
Work EnvironmentWork during strikes or labor disputes, often in construction or industrial settingsGeneral construction sites, industrial, or manual labor environments
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by employers to replace striking workers temporarilyEmployed directly by construction companies, contractors, or industrial firms
Search & Comparison IntentOften searched to understand roles during strikes or labor disputesCompared for general manual labor or construction work

In summary, Scabs are workers who temporarily replace striking employees, often without formal certifications, and work mainly during labor disputes. Laborers are general manual workers employed in construction or industrial settings, usually with minimal formal requirements. The key difference lies in their employment context and purpose.

Warehouse Associate - Day Shift - Hiring Immediately

Warehouse Associate - Day Shift - Hiring Immediately

Butterball

Goldsboro, NC

$14.25 - $16.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago


Butterball rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 42 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

220th of 385 rated food and drinks producers


Job description

Description:

Responsible for performing numerous tasks on recently slaughtered turkeys or tasks that support the overall operations within the department

Essential Duties, Functions, and Responsibilities:

The Evisceration Associate performs tasks to clean and eviscerate (remove the organs of) recently slaughtered turkeys to prepare for secondary and further processing.

Inspect the birds as they move down the line.  Check for bruises, scabs, tears, feathers, broken bones, etc.

Trim the bird as needed.  Remove scabs, feathers, slice or remove bruises, and remove parts with broken bones (wings, drums, etc.). Draw the heart and liver for easier access to remove them, so that they may be harvested.

Throw away the condemned parts either in a red barrel or onto the condemned parts conveyor belt.

Drop the salvage parts (wings, drums, etc.) onto the salvage conveyor belt.

Hang back birds or parts on the hang-back rack as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Proper PPE usage: The employee should be aware of the required protective equipment (Eye Protection, Hearing Protection, Arm Guard, Mesh Glove, Kevlar Glove, Mesh/Hex Armor Apron).

Employees may need to pad the fingertips of the non-knife hand to protect the skin from rubbing against the steel glove and the neck bones.

Employees will need to be instructed in the proper use of the knife sharpener located at the workstation.

Perform varying manual repetitive tasks with the assistance of tools, such as knives and scissors, to remove organs and parts from slaughtered turkeys.

Physical Requirements:

 Standing for long periods of time (up to 4 hours)

Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to sixty (60) pounds

Ability to grip, grasp, twist wrists, and hands through the course of the workday

Ability to wear all personal protective equipment (PPE) and hygiene equipment, including but not limited to bump cap/hard hat, steel-toed footwear, hearing protection, smock, and gloves

Working with scissors or knives

Have the physical ability to lift, carry, and hang birds as required.

Inspect the exterior of the birds for defects.

Trim or remove only those parts necessary to ensure a wholesome bird.  Do not over-trim the birds.

Do not trim parts from Osteo (double mark on the back) birds.

Sanitize knives. Warning: The sanitizer’s water temperature is 180 degrees -for sanitizing knives only – Do not place body parts or equipment (Mesh Gloves) inside or on top of the sanitizer.

Monitor and inspect feces on the back of the birds. If fecal matter is found, pull the birds off the line and hang them on the rack to be reprocessed.

Breast trimmers will inform the back trimmers if any feces are found on the breast or inside the bird's cavity, so back trimmers can pull it off the line and hang it on the rack to be reprocessed

 Working Conditions/Department Description:

 May work in a damp environment

Seasonably hot and warm environment

Work with loud and noisy machinery

Work in a dusty environment

Work with chemicals or Fumes

Work around pungent odors

We embrace equal opportunity employment. Butterball is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.


We embrace equal opportunity employment. Butterball is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball’s Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request.

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About Butterball

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Butterball, LLC, one of America's most iconic brands, helps consumers celebrate Thanksgiving and every day in between. Located in the thriving Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, our goal is to provide a diverse array of career opportunities and paths which include our farms, processing facilities and support offices. We are the largest producer of turkey products in the U.S., and we make a lot more than Thanksgiving turkeys. Our company's measurable growth is in no small part due to our team members in North Carolina, Arkansas, Illinois, and Missouri, who each have a seat at the table to contribute to our success

Industry

Food and beverage wholesalers

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Garner, NC, US

Year founded

1954

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