What are the responsibilities and job description for the production hourly position at Pilgrim's?
Job Description:
PRODUCTION HOURLY
Benefits include:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) contributions/Company match
- Better Futures Program – 2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents
- Opportunity to grow your career through our Supervisor Development Program
- Health benefits on day 60
- Life Insurance
Safety is a top priority at Pilgrim's. As an essential member of our team, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and quality of our products.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process product using tools (to include 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.
- Observes 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.
- Observes all company policies, including quality, safety, and food safety policies.
- 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.
- Follow all company animal welfare guidelines.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
- 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.
- Must have good communication skills.
- Good hand and eye coordination required.
- Food or production experience preferred.
