Protein Conversion Production Leadperson

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

Join our Protein Conversion team and play a critical role in ensuring smooth daily operations by supervising employees, resolving issues, and monitoring production efficiency. You will oversee workflows, troubleshoot equipment issues, and train staff to maintain compliance with quality and safety standards. This fast‑paced environment requires strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a team‑focused mindset. If you are dependable, eager to learn, and looking to grow with a company committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact! 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Promote safety throughout the plant and department.

• Promote department and company goodwill through proactive employee communication and employee involvement.
• Must work well with others.
• Must be able to follow specific instructions.
• Will recommend hiring, promotion, and corrective actions of employees.
• Will train and assist in supervision of employees.
• Will assist in completion of required documents and checks.
• Process product according to operating procedures and quality/quantity expectations.
• Observes equipment operation, notifying appropriate personnel of any malfunctions and/or safety issues/concerns.
• Clean and organized work area.
• Assist others with the skills and knowledge gained from the position.
• Observes all company personnel, quality, safety and food safety policies. Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, co-workers, and leadership teams.
• Recognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks. Consistently practices and enforces safe work habits and drives those habits throughout the organization.
• Participates in process improvement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies.
• Follow all company animal welfare guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need: 

•        Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Technical school degree or certificate preferred. 

•        Experience: Poultry or food manufacturing experience is a plus. 

•        Skills: Ability to multitask and work quickly in a fast-paced environment, have good communication skills, ability to comprehend instructions and apply common sense, have strong attention to detail, and must be a team player. 

•        Physical requirements: Ability to work in warm temperatures and lift 50 bs or more. 

Why Work for Pilgrim’s? 

•        Schedule: Four- 10 hour days Wednesday- Saturday

•        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 [$22.15] with a $1.00 shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift 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; 

•      Pilgrim’s Maintenance Team Members have an opportunity to grow through hands-on skill development and training, increasing IMAPCT level and pay. The IMPACT curriculum is also recognized as accredited course training at some technical and community colleges. 
•      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