Live Receiving - Days

Pilgrim's; Town of Arcadia (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation after 60 days

401K from day 1

70% off Pilgrim’s products

Training with mentor

Tuition assistance

Career advancement programs

Job summary

Pilgrim’s Arcadia is hiring a Live Receiving Team Member on the Day Shift in Arcadia, WI. The role starts at $23.21/hour with benefits including vacation, retirement, and education support.

You’ll work in a safety‑minded facility that values continuous improvement and employee development. Expect a hands‑on position with rotation across live receiving tasks, cranes and forklifts, and collaboration with a team focused on quality and animal welfare.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand and perform duties for 8–10 hour shifts.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to follow safety and animal welfare policies.

Responsibilities

• Support Live Receiving duties including hanging and crate handling.
• Move products and manage drawers and equipment per procedures.
• Rotate through Live Receiving and related tasks as needed.

Skills

Stand for long shifts

Effective communication

Teamwork

Forklift operation (preferred)

Tools

Forklift

Job description

About Pilgrim’s

Pilgrim’s is a leading global provider of high-quality food products, including well-recognized brands and value-added premium products. As one of the world’s largest poultry producers, Pilgrim’s has provided wholesome, quality products to customers and consumers for more than seven decades. It’s our passion for excellence that continues to drive us to be the best, and we seek opportunities to diversify and grow.

Pilgrim’s Arcadia Location

While Pilgrim’s is a global company, we offer a hometown feel within our complex located in Arcadia, WI. Pilgrim’s works with 150 local growers. We employ approximately 500 team members at our complex. We give you the tools you need to discover your perfect career match, and the freedom and support to take your career to the next level. It is our goal to be your employer of choice and provide you with the opportunity for a better future!

Benefits

• 80 hours of Vacation, after 60 days of employment
• Benefits at 60 days of employment, 401K contributions on day 1 of employment
• 70% off quality Pilgrim’s poultry products
• Training provided with a trainer/mentor
• Better Futures Program –2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents!
• Opportunity to grow your career through our Supervisor Development Program or Management Trainee Program

Description

Pilgrim’s is a leading global provider of high-quality food products, including well-recognized brands and value-added premium products. As one of the world’s largest poultry producers, Pilgrim’s has provided wholesome, quality products to customers and consumers for more than seven decades. It’s our passion for excellence that continues to drive us to be the best, and we seek opportunities to diversify and grow.

While Pilgrim’s is a global company, we offer a hometown feel within our complex located in Arcadia, WI. Pilgrim’s works with 150 local growers. We employ approximately 500 team members at our complex. We give you the tools you need to discover your perfect career match, and the freedom and support to take your career to the next level. It is our goal to be your employer of choice and provide you with the opportunity for a better future!

Pilgrim’s wantsYOUto join our team as aLive Receiving Team Member on our Day Shift! This position starts at$23.21/hour! Benefits include:

• 80 hours of Vacation, after 60 days of employment
• Benefits at 60 days of employment, 401K contributions on day 1 of employment
• 70% off quality Pilgrim’s poultry products
• Training provided with a trainer/mentor
• Advancement opportunities
• Better Futures Program –2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents!
• Opportunity to grow your career through our Supervisor Development Program or Management Trainee Program

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

POSITION SUMMARY

The Live Receiving Worker will rotate within the department. Rotation could include live hanging, crates, forklift driver, and backup to the finishing machine.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Back-Up Stabber: Monitor the kill machine and ensure all birds are properly killed before going into scalding.
• Drawer Inserter: Place empty drawers from the output conveyor into the MODs and detect defects in both drawers and MODs during the insertion process.
• Live Hang: Deliver birds to the line at a rate of 26 birds per minute using proper hanging techniques in accordance with Pilgrim’s Animal Welfare Policies.

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Flexibility to work in changing environment and adjust to various production demands.

EXPECTATIONS

• Trains others with the skills and knowledge gained from 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 coworkers and leadership teams.
• Recognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks. Consistently practices and enforces safe work 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, And ABILITIES

• Ability to stand and use hands for up to 8 to 10 hour shifts.
• Ability to apply common sense and comprehend basic instructions.
• Ability to effectively communicate with others.
• Ability to work in changing environment.
• Must be observant and highly responsive.
• Excellent hand/eye coordination.
• Ability to operate a forklift preferred.

EOE, including disability/vets

EOE, including disability/vets