SEARCH RESOURCE CENTER CAREERS BLOG LIVESTOCK MARKET QUOTES REAL FAMILIES GREAT PEOPLE EXCEPTIONAL BEEF BEEF PROCESSING WASHINGTON BEEF WASHINGTON BEEF PROCESSING PLANT THE FINAL STEP IN THE RANCH TO TABLE BEEF LIFECYCLE Washington Beef is Agri Beef’s state-of-the-art processing plant located in Toppenish, WA. After being finished at the feedyard, our cattle are shipped to Washington Beef for processing. Their welfare and health are of utmost importance to us, so great care is taken to maintain a low-stress and humane environment. ANIMAL WELL-BEING: A HUMANE APPROACH Our facilities and procedures were strongly influenced by animal-behavior expert Dr. Temple Grandin. Dr. Grandin visited Washington Beef in 2015 to evaluate our animal handling procedures. We received ratings of excellent in each of her evaluation areas. All of our employees are thoroughly trained in proper animal handling, and all have signed our Animal Well-Being Policy, affirming their commitment to proper cattle handling and welfare. FOOD SAFETY OUR PROMISE TO YOU Of equal importance is the safety of our employees and our products. We take countless measures to ensure the safety of both, including: Over 24 food safety interventions (varies by season) A full 8-hour cleaning shift, every day Sophisticated tracking system 11 USDA employees on site Veterinarian on site at all times EMPLOYEE SAFETY A FOUNDATION OF OUR CULTURE Washington Beef creates and supports a safe work environment for through training, communication, employee engagement and empowerment. We strive for an environment in which safety is a culture, not a program. To achieve this objective, we utilize the core safety fundamentals of Prevention, Awareness, Responsibility Action and Results. Additional measures we take include: Protective gear, gloves, hard hats, and razor sharp knives Each Cutter has mastered his or her task on the defined fabrication line. They are trained off the fabrication line until their skills are precise and fast enough to work the main line. The presence of quality assurance supervisors, union shop stewards, and USDA staff ensures that the product is safe, quality is maintained, and work conditions remain acceptable and safe. We have developed custom tools and processes to lessen physical strain and impact RELATED POSTS Agri Beef Donates 16,000 Pounds of High -Quality Beef to The Idaho Foodbank for Immediate COVID-19 Relief Agri Beef Honored for Its Operations Using the Whole Steer RECENT POSTS Agri Beef Donates 16,000 Pounds of High -Quality Beef to The Idaho Foodbank for Immediate COVID-19 Relief Sparrowk Livestock & Bar One Cattle Company Agri Beef Honored for Its Operations CARE FROM RANCH TO TABLE Beef this exceptional is no accident. We are involved in every step of the beef lifecycle, including ranching, cattle feeding, and beef processing. REAL FAMILIES Ranching Cattle Feeding GREAT PEOPLE Careers Job Openings EXCEPTIONAL BEEF Snake River Farms Double R Ranch St. Helens Rancho El Oro True West Beef RESOURCES Resource Center Culinary Education Retail/Foodservice Blog Privacy Policy Contact STAR Sustainability Total Quality Animal Well-Being Responsibility Contributions © 2021 Agri Beef. All rights reserved.