What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chicken Plant Worker position at Pilgrim's?
Job Title:
- Description: The role involves processing products using tools, manual labor, and equipment in accordance with USDA and Pilgrim's Company product standards and procedures.
- Main Responsibilities:
- Key Tasks:
- Processing Products: Process products according to operating procedures and quality/quantity expectations.
- Maintenance and Safety: Observes equipment operation, notifies appropriate personnel of any malfunctions and/or safety issues/concerns. Clean and organized work area.
- Teamwork and Communication: Assist others with the skills and knowledge gained from the position. 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.
- Safety and Quality: Recognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks. Consistently practices and enforces safe work habits and drives those habits throughout the organization. Follow all company animal welfare guidelines.
- Continuous Improvement: Participates in process improvement and problem-solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies.
- 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 (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 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
- High School diploma or G.E.D. preferred
Educational Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
BASIC SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Work Experience: Food or production experience preferred.
Work Environment: At Pilgrim's, 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. We are working to ensure social distancing guidelines are followed within our facility. Each day, temperature screens are performed for each employee and visitor before entering the facility. Face coverings are available to all team members and enhanced cleaning and sanitation is regularly performed.
Compensation and Benefits: Salary: $35,360 to $40,040/year
Work Schedule: 1st shift Starting pay rate ($18.50) Monday to Friday - Some weekend work required. From 7:30am to 4:45pm.
2nd shift Starting pay rate ($19.50) Monday to Friday - Some weekend work required. From 3:25pm to 1:45am
Equal Opportunities Employment: EOE, including disability/vets
Salary : $35,360 - $40,040
