General Laborer 1st shift

Pilgrim's Pride Corp

Fort Payne, AL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Computer Skills, Detail Oriented, Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, People Management, Production Control, Record Keeping, Safety/Work Safety
LOCATION
Fort Payne, AL
POSTED
9 days ago

General Laborer 1st shift

Location: Fort Payne, AL, United States

Date Posted: Jun 16, 2026

Category: Hourly Production

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Description

Overview:

This position will work with breeder servicemen, supervise and monitor hatchery production, egg pickup, inventory and egg breakout at the lowest cost. The position will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Maintain accurate records and be able to direct the workforce.

  2. Hire and train personnel.

  3. Monitor safety rules and regulations.

  4. Set schedule.

  5. Observe all Bio-Security programs.

  6. Oversee and monitor a safe working environment.

  7. Oversee the production of healthy baby chicks for broiler grown out.

  8. Other duties as assigned.

BASIC SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Two years experience in a processing or manufacturing environment.
  • Must have knowledge of hatchery of baby chicks.
  • Previous supervisory experience a must.
  • Self-motivated and detail oriented.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to recognize and advise when unsafe conditions are observed.
  • Computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite Programs (Outlook, Word, Excel).

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

  • Education: High School Diploma/GED; College Degree in related field preferred

Why Work for Pilgrim's?

  • Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
  • Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
  • 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
  • Hourly wages range of $18.00 an hour
  • Better Futures

EOE, including disability/vets.

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About the Company

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Pilgrim's Pride Corp

Pilgrim's is the second-largest chicken producer in the world, with operations in the United States, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Our corporate headquarters is in Greeley, Colorado. We employ approximately 38,000 people and have the capacity to process more than 36 million birds per week for a total of more than 9.5 billion pounds of live chicken annually.Pilgrim's products are sold to foodservice, retail and frozen entrée customers. The company's primary distribution is through retailers, foodservice distributors and restaurants throughout the United States and Puerto Rico and in the Northern and Central regions of Mexico. We currently operate in 12 U.S. states, Puerto Rico and Mexico. These states include Texas, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Pilgrim's Pride is a part of the JBS USA family. JBS S.A., the world's largest protein company, owns 75.5% of our outstanding common stock. Click here for more information on the JBS family of proteins.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Manufacturing - Other
FOUNDED
2009