Utility Line - Days

Pilgrim’s is a leading global provider of high-quality food products, including well-recognized brands and value-added premium products. As one of the world’s largest poultry producers, Pilgrim’s has provided wholesome, quality products to customers and consumers for more than seven decades. The Arcadia, WI location employs approximately 500 team members and works with 150 local growers.

About the role

The Utility Line position is responsible for producing quality grade products for our customers. This role starts at $22.53/hour and operates in cool temperatures (around 40 degrees).

Responsibilities

• Remove WOG from the Deli Line and inspect WOG for proper stringing.
• Adjust the strings as needed for final trussing.
• Grab Truss and stretch it over the WOG’s back and around the two hocks of the WOG.
• Place WOG breast-up on the big belt once WOG has been properly trussed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Grasp WOG’s wing tips and tuck them under and behind the back side of the bird.
• Identify and remove one leg from the shackle whenever downgraded product is identified.
• Place a truss string around both wings on the backside of the WOG.
• Place an insert into the box if required and weigh boxes for appropriate weight.
• Observe equipment operation, notifying appropriate personnel of any malfunctions and/or safety issues/concerns.
• Inspect all bags for immediate defects such as holes and foreign material.
• Label boxes with the correct label of product running and ensure the label is correctly placed on boxes.
• Place boxes under product chutes and ensure the placement of product cases are within box guides.
• Open the chute by pressing the red button; WOGs should drop one by one into the box.
• Remove case from conveyor onto a skate conveyor for further prepping.
• Inspect product box for damages on the case, liner, and/or label.
• Prepare box for CVP machine by lifting liner, folding box flaps, and aligning box underneath the CVP machine.
• Activate CVP machine, inspect liner, and ensure the liner is properly sealed.
• Align the case onto the output conveyor and send towards the taper machine.
• Follow all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating effectively with coworkers and leadership teams.
• Recognize and act on incidents and safety risks, consistently practicing and enforcing safe work habits.
• Participate in process improvement and problem-solving utilizing methodologies such as Six Sigma.
• Follow all company animal welfare guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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 to 10 hours per shift.
• Ability to multitask and work quickly.
• Must be a team player and willing to work closely with other employees in some situations.
• Good communication skills.
• Capable of learning and remembering product specifications.
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• High School diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• Intermediate analytical skills preferred.
• Basic computer skills or strong willingness to learn preferred.
• Food production experience preferred.
• Desire for continuous improvement preferred.

Benefits

• 80 hours of vacation after 60 days of employment.
• Benefits start at 60 days of employment.
• 401K contributions on day 1 of employment.
• 70% off quality Pilgrim’s poultry products.
• Training provided with a trainer/mentor.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Better Futures Program – 2-year community college tuition paid for you or your dependents.
• Opportunity to grow your career through Supervisor Development Program or Management Trainee Program.

Pay

$22.53/hour