Feed Mill Laborer

Pilgrim's; Tenaha (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's in Tenaha, Texas, is hiring a Feed Mill Laborer. This role includes processing product using tools and equipment while adhering to company standards. You will maintain a clean work area and observe equipment operations to ensure safety.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent, the ability to multitask, and strong communication skills. Food or production experience is preferred. Join our team and contribute to a positive work atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Ability to comprehend simple instructions and apply common sense.
• Food or production experience preferred.
• Ability to work in cool temperatures around 40 degrees.

Responsibilities

• Processes product using tools, manual labor, and equipment.
• Cleans and organizes work area.
• Observes equipment operation and notifies of malfunctions.

Skills

Ability to comprehend simple instructions

Ability to apply common sense

Ability to deal with problems

Ability to work in cool temperatures

Ability to stand and use hands for 8-11 hours

Ability to multitask and work quickly

Team player attitude

Good communication skills

Good hand and eye coordination

Food or production experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Job description

Feed Mill Laborer Position

• 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.
• 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.

EOE, including disability/vets