PRODUCTION HOURLY

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.  

STARTING PAY:  $20.75 +  

Must be 18 years of age. 
  
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 
• Processes product using tools (to include knives), manual labor, and equipment provided in accordance with FDA and Pilgrim’s Company product standards and procedures. 
• Process product according to operating procedures and quality/quantity expectations.  
• Observes equipment operation, notifying appropriate personnel of any malfunctions and/or safety issues/concerns. 
• Clean and organized work area. 
• Assist others with the skills and knowledge gained from the position. 
• Observes all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies. Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, co-workers, and leadership teams. 
• Recognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks. Consistently practices and enforces safe work habits and drives those habits throughout the organization. 
• Participates in process improvement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies. 
• Follow all company animal welfare guidelines. 
• Other duties as directed. 
  
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.  
  
BASIC SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: 
• Ability to comprehend simple instructions 
• Ability to apply common sense. 
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. 
• Ability to work in cool temperatures (around 40 degrees) 
• Ability to stand and use hands for 8-12 hours per day  
• Ability to multitask and work quickly  
• Must be a team player and be willing to work close to other employees at some stations. (Less than 3 feet apart.) 
• Must have good communication skills.  
• Good hand and eye coordination required.  
• High School diploma or G.E.D. preferred.  
• Food or production experience preferred.  
EOE/Disabled/Veterans