Production Hourly
Description
Production Hourly
At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.
Join our production team and play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality poultry products to
customers. In this hands-on position, you’ll work on the processing line performing tasks such as cutting,
trimming, packaging, and/or inspecting products to meet strict food safety and quality standards. You’ll
operate equipment, maintain a clean work area, and follow all safety and biosecurity guidelines. This is a
fast-paced environment where attention to detail and teamwork are key. If you’re dependable, willing
to learn, and ready to grow with a company committed to excellence, this is your opportunity to make
an impact!
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
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Process poultry products using tools, manual labor, and equipment according to USDA and
Pilgrim’s standards.
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Monitor equipment operation and report malfunctions or safety concerns promptly.
Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow all safety, food safety, and animal welfare
guidelines.
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Support team members by sharing skills and knowledge while promoting a positive work
atmosphere.
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Participate in continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet production and quality goals.
Demonstrate flexibility by performing tasks in different areas of production as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
What You’ll Need:
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Education: High School Diploma/GED preferred.
Experience: Poultry or food industry experience is a plus.
Skills: Ability to multitask and work quickly, have good communication skills, ability to
comprehend simple instructions and apply common sense, and must be a team player and be
willing to work close to other employees at some stations. (Less than 3 feet apart.)
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Physical requirements: Ability to work in cool temperatures (around 40 degrees), ability to
stand and use hands for 8-11 hours per day and lift 50 bs or more.
Why Work for Pilgrim’s?
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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;
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401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting
schedule;
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Base hourly salary rate of $17.95 with a $2.00 shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift;
Perfect attendance incentive of $1.00 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;
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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.