Production Hourly

Production Hourly

Position Overview

Join our production team and play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality poultry products to customers. In this hands-on role, you’ll work on the processing line performing tasks such as cutting, trimming, packaging, and inspecting products to meet strict food safety and quality standards. You’ll operate equipment, maintain a clean work area, and follow all safety and biosecurity guidelines. This is a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and teamwork are key.

Responsibilities

• Process poultry products using tools, manual labor, and equipment according to USDA and Pilgrim’s standards
• Monitor equipment operation and report malfunctions or safety concerns promptly
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow all safety, food safety, and animal welfare guidelines
• Support team members by sharing skills and knowledge while promoting a positive work atmosphere
• Participate in continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives
• Demonstrate flexibility by performing tasks in different areas of production as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet production and quality goals

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED preferred
• Experience: Poultry or food industry experience is a plus
• Skills:
  • Ability to multitask and work quickly
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to comprehend simple instructions and apply common sense
  • Team-oriented, willing to work in close proximity to other employees (less than 3 feet apart)
• Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to work in cool temperatures (around 40°F)
  • Ability to stand and use hands for 8–11 hours per day
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more

Schedule & Pay

• 1st Shift: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 5:45 PM (some weekend work required)
• 3rd Shift: Sunday to Thursday, 10:00 PM – 7:30 AM (some weekend work required)
• Pay Rate: $18.00/hour + $1.00 shift differential for 3rd shift

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (beginning after 60 days of employment)
• Paid sick leave, vacation, and company-observed holidays
• 401(k) with company match (after 1 year, per vesting schedule)
• Career development opportunities, including the Better Futures Program
  
  
  The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

• About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

• Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.
   
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  EOE, including disability/vets