Live Hanger - Production

Pilgrim; Broadway (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision coverage

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a team member to hang birds at line speed and participate in cross-training across the department, including yard jockey tasks. The role emphasizes safety, attendance, and adherence to animal welfare guidelines.

Preferred candidates hold a high school diploma or GED; a positive attitude and reliability are highly valued. Shift options and benefits are described in the posting, with an emphasis on a safe, collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be trained on Company Guidelines on Animal Welfare Practices/Policies.
• Able to work in a hot and wet environment.
• Able to work well with management and fellow employees; must be a team player and have a positive attitude.
• Excellent attendance, safety and work record

Responsibilities

• Hang birds at line speed.
• Cross train in other areas of the department including yard jockey.

Skills

Animal welfare policies

Team player

Attendance & safety

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

This individual will be responsible for safely hanging birds at line speed and

will cross train in other areas of the department including yard jockey.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.

Skill Summary:

• Must be trained on Company Guidelines on Animal Welfare Practices/Policies.
• Able to work in a hot and wet environment.
• Able to work well with management and fellow employees; must be a team player and have a positive attitude.
• Excellent attendance, safety and work record

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• Schedule: Monday-Friday with some weekend work required; 1 st shift 5:00 am- 1:45 pm, 2 nd shift 1:45 pm 10:30 pm
• 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 hourly salary rate of 21.90 with a $1.00 shift differential for 2 nd
• Perfect attendance incentive of $3.00 extra per hour for perfect attendance ;
• 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;

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

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.