WAREHOUSE ATTENDANT

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation

Lenoir, NC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$19.15–$20.90 Per Hour
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Detail Oriented, Food Safety, Forklift, Futures, Inventory Cycle Counts, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Loading/Unloading, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Operations, Organizational Skills, Pallet Jack, Radio Frequency, Safety Compliance, Team Lead/Manager, Warehousing
LOCATION
Lenoir, NC
POSTED
5 days ago
  • Warehouse Attendant $19.15-$20.90/HR based on experience)
    The Warehouse Attendant plays a critical role in supporting daily warehouse operations within a temperature-controlled environment. This position is responsible for safely operating reach trucks, forklifts, and other material handling equipment to move, store, retrieve, and stage frozen products. The role ensures accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to cold chain and food safety standards while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized warehouse.  
      
  • Must have previous warehouse experience to be considered for this position.
    Benefits Include  
    • Paid vacation and holidays 
    • Medical, dental and vision benefits 
    • 401(k) plan 
    • Better Futures Program 
    • Career development opportunities  
      
    Essential Tasks and Responsibilities  
    1. Material Handling & Equipment Operation  
    • Safely operate reach trucks, sit-down forklifts, pallet jacks, and other powered industrial trucks.  
    • Move pallets to and from racks up to high reach elevations.  
    • Perform put away, replenishment, case picking, pallet building, and staging activities.  
    • Follow FEFO rotation and maintain proper stock placement within assigned zones.  
    2. Accuracy, Quality & Documentation  
    • Ensure accurate scanning, labeling, and documentation for all product movement.  
    • Verify pallet counts, product codes, and temperature requirements.  
    • Report damaged product, mis-picks, or inventory discrepancies immediately.  
    • Support loading and unloading activities as needed.  
    3. Safety, Compliance & Cold Chain Integrity  
    • Follow all OSHA, food safety, cold storage, and equipment operation guidelines.  
    • Conduct and document pre‑shift equipment inspections.  
    • Maintain safe travel speeds, clear visibility, and proper load securement.  
    • Wear required PPE and operate safely in subzero temperatures.  
    4. Warehouse Organization & Support  
    • Maintain clean aisles, dock areas, and racking zones.  
    • Assist with cycle counts, inventory checks, and slotting adjustments.  
    • Communicate effectively with supervisors, leads, and team members.  
    • Support continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiency efforts.  
       
      Qualifications  
    • 1–2+ years of reach truck or forklift operating experience (warehouse preferred).  
    • Current forklift certification  
    • Experience in frozen or cold storage environments is strongly preferred.  
    • Ability to work in temperatures ranging from 0°F to –20°F.  
    • Proficiency with RF scanners and WMS systems.  
    • Strong attention to detail, safety awareness, and consistency.  
    • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work at heights in racking systems.    
     
  • EOE/Vets/Disability

About the Company

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Pilgrim's Pride Corporation

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