Production Hourly

At Pilgrims, Safety is A Condition, which means the Safety of our Team Members comes first—always. We have implemented safety measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19, including social distancing, daily temperature screens for employees and visitors, face coverings for all team members, and enhanced cleaning and sanitation.

Pay

Competitive wages starting at $18.26/hour (includes incentive). Base range salary of $38,022.40.

Benefits

• Health benefits (Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage) begin after 60 days of employment
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company-observed holidays
• 401(k) with company match beginning after the first year of service (follows company vesting schedule)
• Life Insurance

Responsibilities

• Process product using tools (including knives), manual labor, and equipment 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
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Assist others with the skills and knowledge gained from the position
• Stand on a fast-paced production line in a cold, potentially wet environment
• Follow all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating effectively with customers, clients, co-workers, and leadership teams
• Recognize and act on incidents and safety risks
• Consistently practice and enforce safe work habits throughout the organization
• Participate in process improvement and problem-solving using continuous improvement methodologies
• Follow all company animal welfare guidelines
• Perform other duties as directed

Departments and Duties

• DEBONE Plant (1298 Peeples Street, Coneline Dept.)
  • Use knives to cut shoulders, pull breast, cut wings, and cut tenders
  • Perform repetitive hand motions on a fast-paced production line
• DSI Dept.
  • Remove nugget pieces and filets at the outfeed conveyor and transfer them onto a belt conveyor
  • Inspect pieces and remove any defects
• HARVESTING Plant (1591 Broad Street)
  • Live Hang Dept.
    • Hang live birds into shackles without causing harm
    • Must be able to hang 25 birds per minute to qualify
  • EVIS Dept.
    • Trim defects and inspect the front and back of birds
    • Pull any bird with fecal matter or defects from the line before USDA inspection
  • Cut Up Dept.
    • Rehang birds as they go through the chiller process (cold on hands)
    • Inspect and rehang birds onto shackles
  • General Laborers
    • Use knives to cut up product
    • Inspect and monitor pieces on the line before USDA inspection

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred
• Ability to comprehend simple instructions and apply common sense
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
• Ability to work in cool temperatures (around 40 degrees)
• Ability to stand and use hands for 8-11 hours per day
• Ability to multitask and work quickly
• Must be a team player and willing to work closely with other employees (less than 3 feet apart at some stations)
• Good communication skills
• Good hand and eye coordination
• Food or production experience preferred