Production Hourly 1st & 2nd Shift

About the role

Pilgrims in Sanford is looking for energetic, driven, self‑motivated individuals to join our team. Full‑time positions are available.

Responsibilities

• Cut, trim, and fabricate products in a production line setting.
• Lift, push, and pull product in a hot and/or cold assembly line environment.
• Work with sharp instruments.
• Maintain good personal hygiene.
• Process product using tools (including knives), manual labor, and equipment provided in accordance with USDA and Pilgrim’s Company product standards and procedures.
• Process product according to operating procedures and quality/quantity expectations.
• Observe 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.
• Observe all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, co‑workers, and leadership teams.
• Recognize and act on incidents and safety risks.
• Consistently practice and enforce safe work habits and drive those habits throughout the organization.
• Participate in process improvement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies.
• Follow all company animal welfare guidelines.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Requirements

• Ability to comprehend simple instructions.
• Ability to apply common sense.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to work in cool temperatures.
• Ability to stand and use hands for 8‑11 hours per day.
• Ability to multitask and work quickly.
• Must be a team player and be willing to work close to other employees at some stations (less than 3 feet apart).
• Must have good communication skills.
• Good hand and eye coordination required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• Food or production experience preferred.

Benefits

• Vision, medical, and dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off: vacation after 1 year of service, and 6 company observed holidays after 60 days of employment.