Feed Mill Operator

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

General Summary: The Operator and Batcher are responsible for operating the feed mill to create various chicken diets. 

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for unloading bulk feed ingredients (Dry and Liquids) from either truck or rail using a computerized feed mill receiving control system.
• Responsible for learning all jobs within the feed mill and covering vacations and vacancies.
• Must be able to communicate with vendors, drivers, production and management.
• Essential sampling requirements and general feed mill housekeeping are also required duties.
• This position operates mostly outside in extreme hot and cold temperatures. Eighty percent
  of the time, this position involves lifting in excess of 50 lbs., sweeping, shoveling and climbing
  stairs and ladders.
• This position also involves working off platforms and catwalks in excess
  of 100 feet in height. On occasion, long and continuous hours in a dusty environment
• Must be physically able to wear and perform essential duties wearing a full-face respirator.

What You’ll Need: (pick applicable)

• High School education or equivalent or past experience in feed milling
• General computer knowledge with the ability to learn computerized control systems.
• Ability to multi-task.
• General Mechanical Knowledge with the ability to learn feed mill flows and conveying
  systems.
• Ability to operate a forklift and skid steer loader.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Must be physically able to wear and perform essential duties wearing a full-face respirator.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• Schedule: Monday – Friday with occasional weekends. Shifts are _8+_ hours;
• 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;

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

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