Job Description
Utility Weekend
At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete general in-and-out tasks throughout the facility to support daily operations
- Assist with routine sanitation to maintain a clean and safe work environment
- Perform small maintenance tasks and basic equipment upkeep
- Monitor and maintain operational equipment to ensure functionality
- Support Embrex operations when needed
- Follow all safety, animal welfare, and biosecurity protocols
- Communicate effectively with team members and leadership to ensure tasks are completed efficiently
- Any additional tasks assigned by management
Qualifications & Skills
- Ability to lift 20–40 lbs consistently
- Ability to push equipment up to 500 lbs
- Basic math and writing skills
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Good critical thinking and problem-solving ability
- Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks independently
- Willingness to learn and assist in multiple areas of the facility
Additional Requirements
- Ability to perform in a fast-paced, physically active environment
- Comfortable working in varying temperatures and conditions typical of a hatchery setting
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and cleanliness
Work Environment
This role operates within a hatchery environment requiring adherence to strict sanitation, safety, and biosecurity standards. Tasks may involve standing, walking, lifting, pushing, and working around equipment and livestock for extended periods.
Work Schedule
- Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Friday: 3:00 PM – 3:00 AM
- Saturday: 1:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Note: Hours may occasionally extend or adjust based on production needs.
Why Work for Pilgrim’s?
· Schedule: Wednesday: 5:00AM-1:00PM – Friday: 3:00pm-3:00am, Saturday: 1:00PM-1:00AM-Sunday: 10:00AM-6:00PM
· Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
· Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave;
· 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
· Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs; · Better Futures
The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.
About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.
Our vision: Become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.
Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity
EOE, including disability/vets
Unsolicited Assistance: Pilgrim's does not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at Pilgrim's or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by Pilgrim's. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by Pilgrim's because of an unsolicited referral.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Staley, NC |
| Industry | Manufacturing - Other |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 2009 |
About Company
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.
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