DAYSHIFT PRODUCTION HOURLY

HOURLY POULTRY PRODUCTION PROCESSOR

Pilgrim’s is the second largest chicken producer in the world, with operations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Mexico and the U.K. Pilgrim’s processes, prepares, packages and delivers fresh, further-processed and value-added poultry products for sale to customers in more than 100 countries, employs more than 50,000 people and contracts with more than 5,200 family farmers. Pilgrim’s is headquartered in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, at the JBS USA corporate office.

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Processes product using tools (to include knives), manual labor, and equipment provided in accordance with USDA and Pilgrim’s Company product standards and procedures. Repetitive motion, small hand movement. Standing for long period of time
• 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 personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies.  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.
• 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.
• Other duties as directed.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: 

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred. 

BASIC SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.
• Food or production experience preferred.

EOE/Vet/Disabled