Breeder Farm Hand Laborer

Pilgrim's Pride Corp; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food production industry is seeking dedicated individuals for a position that involves processing products, maintaining safety standards, and contributing to a positive work atmosphere. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Experience in food production is preferred.

Qualifications

• Food or production experience preferred.
• Must have good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Processes product using tools and equipment according to standards.
• Cleans and organizes work area.
• Observes equipment operation and safety issues.

Skills

Communication

Team Player

Problem Solving

Hand-Eye Coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

This position will report to the Tenaha location.

• Processes 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 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.
• Assist in lab sample collection of blood.
• Other duties as directed.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT :High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.

BASIC SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.
• Food or production experience preferred.
• Must be able to operate a forklift.
• Must have a valid driver license and capable of driving a 1-ton fan truck.