Hatchery Laborer in Commerce, GA

JBS USA; United States; On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim’s in the United States is hiring for a Production Associate. The role involves processing product using tools and equipment, following standard operating procedures, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

You will observe equipment, report issues, and assist teammates while adhering to quality, safety, and animal welfare guidelines. Prior food or production experience is a plus, and a high school diploma or GED 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.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Good hand and eye coordination required.
• Food or production experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processes product using tools, manual labor, and equipment per USDA and Pilgrim’s standards.
• Observes equipment operation and reports malfunctions or safety issues.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Assist others with skills and knowledge gained from the position.
• Follow safety, quality, and animal welfare guidelines; participate in continuous improvement.

Skills

Comprehend instructions

Common sense

Problem solving

Cool temperatures

Stand 8-11 hours

Multitask

Team player

Communication

Hand-eye coordination

Food/production experience

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Description

Position at Pilgrim’s

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.

Production Associate

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

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• | · 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