Hatchery Laborer in Commerce, GA

Pilgrim's; Commerce (GA); On-site; USD 19,286,000 - 24,797,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is hiring a Production Associate in Georgia to operate production lines, handle tools and equipment, and ensure safety and quality per company standards.

You will contribute to efficient processes while maintaining cleanliness and following USDA guidelines. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, ability to work in 40°F environments, and strong teamwork and communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Able to understand simple instructions.
• Able to work in cool temperatures (around 40°F).
• Food or production experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process product using tools and equipment per standards.
• Observe equipment and report malfunctions or safety issues.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Support others with skills and knowledge gained.
• Follow safety, quality, and food safety policies.
• Participate in continuous improvement and problem solving.

Skills

Comprehension

Common sense

Problem solving

Cold temperatures

Team player

Communication skills

Hand-eye coordination

Multitasking

Production experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Production Associate

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. We have implemented safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We are working to ensure social distancing within our facility. We have installed physical barriers throughout our facility such as plexi-glass or plastic barriers between team member work stations. Each day, temperature screens are performed for each employee and visitor before entering the facility. Face coverings are provided and required over the mouth and nose at all times when inside the facility, and enhanced cleaning and sanitation is regularly performed.

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. 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/M/F/Vet/Disabled