Evis Sorter - Days

About the role

Pilgrim’s is a leading global provider of high-quality food products, including well-recognized brands and value-added premium products. Located in Arcadia, WI, Pilgrim’s offers a hometown feel within its complex, employing approximately 500 team members.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Auto Transfer Table lines and keep the shackles full on both lines while identifying and removing Septic birds.
• Sort birds at a rate of 35+ BPM on the Gizzard Table.
• Identify and remove yellow peel, injesta, and bile contaminated gizzards at a rate of 210 gizzards per minute.
• Properly salvage, vacuum, and wash birds per FSQA requirements.
• Perform Final Trim by identifying and removing undesired defects.
• Communicate effectively with Leadership and Process Control concerning any flock, bird, or equipment issues.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Develop and maintain a working relationship with USDA personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Non-essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Flexibility to work in changing environments and adjust to various production demands.
• May be asked to rotate to positions between departments or positions.
• Processes product using tools and equipment provided in accordance with USDA and Pilgrim’s product standards and procedures.
• Applies proper personal hygiene and hand washing.
• Processes product according to operating procedures and quality/quantity expectations.

Expectations for All Pilgrim’s Team Members

• Trains others with the skills and knowledge gained from position.
• Observes all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies.
• Works 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.
• Follows all company animal welfare guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to pass required written exam.
• Ability to comprehend simple instructions.
• Ability to be respectable and effectively communicate with coworkers, USDA Personnel, and Leadership.
• Ability to be observant, multitask, work quickly, and make fast decisions.
• Ability to work in hot, humid environment.
• Ability to think for oneself and apply common sense when needed.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to learn and remember product specifications.
• Good hand and eye coordination.
• Analytical skills preferred on an intermediate level.
• Food or production experience preferred.
• Desire for continuous improvement preferred.