Description
PILGRIM’S PRIDE CORPORATION
BROADWAY COMPLEX JOB POSTING
BROADWAY, VA 22853
Job Title:White Meat Machine Operator (PacMac and Marel Pocket Sizer)
Shift: 2nd Shift
Location: Broadway, VA
Positions: 2 positions
Position Summary:
The person in this position is responsible for keeping PacMac and Marel Pocket Sizer machines running and completing equipment checked as required. Perform any adjustments needed to maintain equipment performance, ensuremachines are clean and in a good state, troubleshootissues, and communicatewith maintenance as needed. May be required to perform as other duties as assigned.
This position assists the Superintendent to achieve department goals in safety, quality, efficiency, and yield. The Machine Operator reports to the department Superintendent and assists in the operation of a set of specific processes within the department. At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is a Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (include the following, other duties may be assigned)
- Monitors the operations of assigned processes. Provides feedback to the supervisor and works with others to plan and implement process improvements.
- Complete the machine operation standard checklist at the beginning and during the shift, preparing or coordinating the preparation of the work area for start-up and shutdown.
- Sets the machine parameters.
- Identify and correct minor maintenance issues.
- Constantly check the quality of the material seals, bag weights, and performadjustments to reduce the percentage of defects (giveaway and material usage).
- Monitorsand documents machine performance to ensure end-user requirements are maintained.
- Keep constant communication with maintenance and operations with regards to machine performance, issues, and overall product quality.
- Assist maintenance with PM during the weekends; may be required to work overtime.
- Recognizes and report safety hazards, as well as assists with accident investigations.
- Assists in investigation of quality improvement, cost reduction, method improvement, and yield control and equipment maintenance.
- Follow all Pilgrim's rules and regulations, solve and handle day to day operational issues, comprehend all positions in the department, and perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by supervisor or a member of management
- Any other duties as assigned.
- Start up and shut down of machines
Requirements:
- Able to read, write, and speak English
- Demonstrated ability to perform basic math skills including addition, subtraction, division, multiplication and percentage calculations
- Basic understanding of mechanical functionality on equipment
- Prior knowledge and comprehension of the white meat debone area is a plus
- Physical demands: climbing including ladders, liftingup to 50 pounds, working with a variety of hand and power tools
- Must be able to bend, twist, kneel and reach overhead to work on machinery
- Must attend and complete all required safety training within the IMPACT training system
- Able to work weekends, different shifts and overtime as needed
- Able to work in different temperatures and different environments
- Ability to communicate and work well with others
- Ability to work independentlywith minimal supervision while keeping leadership updated on issue
- Ability to follow instructions and perform various tasks
- Must have anexcellent attendance record
- Must be able to start up and shut down machines
- Must be able to be LOTO authorized
- Must be able to proficiently use a computer
- Must be able to handle high stress situations
Current Pilgrim’s Team Members: If qualified and interested, please notify your supervisor and apply at the Human Resources office. Above average work record (No disciplinary write ups within 3 months)
Why Work for Pilgrim’s?
- Schedule: Monday-Friday with some weekend work required;
- 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;
- Base hourly salary rate of $25.30/hour, $1.00 shift differential
- Perfect attendance incentive of $2.00 extra per hour for perfect attendance;
- 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 mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.
Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity
EOE, including disability/vets
Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do 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 JBS and its companies 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 JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.