Chicken Plant Worker - Pilgrim's Pride

Pilgrim's; De Queen (AR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401K contributions

Better Futures Program –2 Year College

Supervisor Development Program

Job summary

Pilgrim’s in De Queen, Arkansas, is hiring a Poultry Processor-Production Laborer for our hourly production team. 1st shift starts at $16.65/hour and 2nd shift at $18.15/hour, with an attendance bonus of $2.75/hour if qualifications are met.

Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K contributions, and the Better Futures Program that pays two years of community college tuition for you or your dependents; there are also growth paths through our Supervisor Development Program.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work safely.
• Able to work varied shifts including Saturdays.
• Able to stand for 8–11 hours and work in cool temperatures around 40°F.
• Must have good hand–eye coordination and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Processes product using tools and equipment per USDA and Pilgrim’s standards.
• Observes equipment and reports malfunctions or safety issues.
• Maintains clean and organized work area.
• Supports team and participates in continuous improvement.
• Follows all safety, quality, and animal welfare guidelines.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Skills

Safety compliance

Team player

Attention to detail

Stamina for long shifts

Good communication

Job description

De Queen, Arkansas

Poultry Processor-Production Laborer

Pilgrim’s wants YOU to join our hourly production team! Positions start at $16.65 / hour for 1st shift and $18.15 / hour for 2nd shift plus attendance bonus if qualifications are met of $2.75 per hour. We are looking for candidates with good employment history that will fit and grow with our team.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance

• 401K contributions

• Better Futures Program –2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents!

• Opportunity to grow your career through our Supervisor Development Program

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.
• 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. Maintain 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.

BASIC SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to work safely
• Must be able to work shift assigned days/nights including some Saturdays
• Ability to apply common sense and comprehend simple instructions
• 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 that are less than 3 feet apart.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Good hand and eye coordination required.

EOE, including disability/vets.