Farm Laborer

Pilgrim's; Tenaha (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's in Tenaha, TX seeks a production worker to process product using tools and equipment in line with USDA and company standards. You will follow operating procedures, monitor quality and quantity, keep a clean area, and assist teammates with the skills learned on the job.

You must have a high school diploma or GED, be able to stand 8–11 hours per day, work in cool temperatures, and operate a forklift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow simple instructions.
• Ability to stand for long periods and work in cool temperatures.
• Food or production experience preferred.
• Must be able to operate a forklift and drive a 1-ton truck.

Responsibilities

• Process product using tools, manual labor, and equipment per standards.
• Operate in accordance with procedures and quality expectations.
• Observe equipment and report malfunctions or safety concerns.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Support teammates with skills and knowledge gained.
• Follow safety, animal welfare, and company policies.
• Participate in process improvement and problem solving.
• Assist in lab sample collection of blood where needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Team player

Good communication

Multitask

Stamina

Ability to comprehend instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position will report to the Tenaha Live Office.

• 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, including disability/vets