Field Load Operator

Pilgrim; Enterprise (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance program

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Field Load Operator to transport empty poultry cages and safely operate a loader inside broiler houses in Enterprise, AL. The role requires working around crew members in low‑light conditions, prioritizing safety and animal welfare.

Responsibilities include moving empty cages from live‑haul trailers and positioning them for crews, and transporting filled cages for processing. The position supports a 4‑shift, 12‑hour schedule with comprehensive benefits and opportunities

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Must have the ability to operate loaders or similar equipment.
• Must be safety‑mocused and reliable; able to multitask in physically demanding environments.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a loader inside broiler houses, including dark or confined areas.
• Transport empty cages from live‑haul trailers for loading birds.
• Move filled cages for transport to the Processing Plant.
• Work in fast‑paced environments while following safety and animal welfare procedures.
• Operate in varying conditions, including rough or muddy terrain.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Loader operation

Safety focus

Multitasking

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Loader equipment

Job description

The Field Load Operator is responsible for transporting empty poultry cages from live‑haul trailers to broiler houses and safely operating a loader to move filled cages for transport to the Processing Plant in Enterprise, AL. This role works inside poultry houses, often in low‑light conditions, and requires operating equipment around crew members while maintaining strict safety and animal welfare standards.

• Safely operate a loader inside broiler houses, including maneuvering in dark, confined, or crowded areas with low visibility areas.
• Transport empty cages from live‑haul trailers and position them for crews to load birds.
• Work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment while adhering to all safety and animal welfare procedures.
• Operate in varying conditions, including rough, uneven, or muddy terrain.
• Perform job duties inside broiler houses that may have wet, slick floors and low‑hanging equipment (e.g., feed lines, water lines, thermostats), and be exposed to dust, feathers, and temperature variations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need

• Education: High School Diploma or GED Preferred.
• Skills: Must have the ability to operate loaders or similar equipment. Must be reliable and safety focused. Must have the a bility to multitask and have good communication skills with the ability to work in or around physically demanding environments.
• Physical requirements: As a condition of employment, the selected candidate must obtain and maintain a valid DOT physical exam certificate (CDL is not required).

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• Schedule: Monday – Thursday ( Four 12-Hour Shifts)
• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Time Off Benefits: Includes flexible unpaid leave, vacation time, and six company‑recognized holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs;
• College Tuition Assistance Program: JBS USA and Pilgrim’s are providing team members and their child dependents the opportunity to pursue their higher education dreams for associate degrees and trade certificates at community and technical colleges with tuition assistance. We recognize and believe in the transformative power of higher education and the opportunities that come from education, coursework, and technical skill training. The Better Futures Program provides meaningful investments in the futures of our team members, their families and our communities. For more information, visit Better Futures — JBS Foods .

About Us

Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Our Mission

To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our Core Values

Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity