Food Production Associate — Safety‑First, Team‑Oriented

Pilgrim's; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Production Hourly team member dedicated to safety and quality. You will operate tools and equipment, follow USDA standards, and contribute to a clean, efficient work area in a cool environment around 40 degrees.

Responsibilities include adhering to all safety, quality, and food safety policies, communicating effectively with co-workers and leadership, and supporting continuous improvement efforts. Previous food or production experience is preferred.

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 GED preferred.
• Food or production experience preferred.

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. 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.

Skills

Comprehension

Common sense

Problem solving

Cold temperature tolerance

Stamina

Multitasking

Team player

Communication skills

Hand-eye coordination

Production experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Production Hourly team member dedicated to safety and quality. You will operate tools and equipment, follow USDA standards, and contribute to a clean, efficient work area in a cool environment around 40 degrees.

Responsibilities include adhering to all safety, quality, and food safety policies, communicating effectively with co-workers and leadership, and supporting continuous improvement efforts. Previous food or production experience is preferred.