Line Operator – Nighs

JBS USA; Town of Arcadia (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Shift differential $1.50

Job summary

Pilgrim’s Arcadia, WI is seeking a Line Operator Nights to monitor equipment, perform changeovers, and support line operations. The role emphasizes safety, basic maintenance, and collaboration with maintenance and shift teams.

The position offers a base salary around $23.28/hour with a $1.50/hour shift differential, and requires a High School Diploma/GED with ability to read and follow instructions in English. Employment involves background checks and standard safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Monitors equipment, adjusts to maintain quality and productivity while minimizing downtime.
• Prepares work area for start-up, changeovers, and shut down, including selecting programs.
• Maintains records and conducts periodic checks as directed.
• Communicates with team members and supervision as needed.
• Performs basic PM checks and supports other lines as required.

Skills

English literacy

Basic math

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Description

Position at Pilgrim’s

++Line Operator Nights++

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first – always.

Purpose and Scope/General Summary: We are looking for aLine Operator at our Pilgrim’s Arcadia, WI Complex. In this role you will be responsiblefor monitoring equipment performance, makes adjustments and completing changeovers. Set-up and close down of machines in area assigned is also required. The Line 4 Operator position will be utilized as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Monitors equipment, adjusting ensure quality and productivity standards are maintained, while minimizing rework and downtime.
• Prepares work area for start-up, changeovers, and shut down (including selecting appropriate programs).
• Maintains records and conducts periodic checks as directed.
• Provides supplies needed for the operation of the machine/line (i.e. film, packaging, PPE, etc.)
• Communicates with team members by notifying maintenance, supervisor/leads, and production associates as needed.
• Understands and can perform duties of their assigned line. Assists team members on the line and helps with rework or training of team members as needed.
• Completes basic PM checklist on equipment.
• Assists with other line equipment, making necessary adjustments as needed.
• Assists in other departments as needed for basic, routine machine operation, and break coverage.
• Clean and organize work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned

What You’ll Need: (pick applicable)

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions in English (for record keeping purposes).
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situation.
• 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
• Ability to perform light maintenance on equipment
• Pallet jack license or willingness to acquire
• Authorized to do LOTO (Lock Out/Tag Out) or willingness to acquire authorization

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• Schedule: Sunday — Thursday with occasional Friday. Shifts are 6:00 am — End of Shift (varies);
• Benefits : Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of $23.28/hour plus $1.50/hour shift differential;
• 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;
• Better Futures

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

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 vision: Become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance: Pilgrim’s does not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at Pilgrim’s or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by Pilgrim’s. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by Pilgrim’s because of an unsolicited referral.