Breeder Farm Hand Laborer

Pilgrim's; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food processing industry is seeking a production worker to join their team in Nacogdoches, Texas. The role involves processing products, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring quality expectations are met. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED and have good communication skills. Experience in food production and the ability to operate a forklift are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Food or production experience preferred.
• Valid driver license and capable of driving a 1-ton fan truck.

Responsibilities

• Process product using tools and manual labor according to standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Observe equipment operation and report malfunctions.
• Assist in lab sample collection of blood.

Skills

Comprehend simple instructions

Apply common sense

Problem-solving

Work in cool temperatures

Stand and use hands for extended periods

Multitask

Team player

Communication skills

Hand and eye coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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.

EOE/Vets/Disability