Meat Processing & Safety Technician

Pilgrim's; Texas; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's in Wisconsin is seeking a hands-on production associate to process product using tools and equipment in accordance with USDA and Pilgrim’s standards. You will follow operating procedures, monitor quality, and maintain a clean, organized work area.

We value teamwork, safety, and the ability to stand for long shifts in cool environments. Prior food or production experience is preferred, and forklift operation may be required.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work in cool temperatures (around 40°F).
• Ability to stand and use hands for 8–11 hours per day.
• Food or production experience preferred.
• Must be able to operate a forklift safely.
• Must have good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process product according to operating procedures and quality/quantity expectations.
• Observe equipment operation and report malfunctions or safety concerns.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Assist others with skills and knowledge gained from the position.
• Follow all safety and food safety policies; ensure a positive working environment.
• Participate in process improvement and problem solving.

Skills

Teamwork

Manual labor

Communication

Safety conscious

Stand long hours

Reading/comprehension

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Driver's license

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION
This position will report to the Tenaha Live Office.

• 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.
• Assist in lab sample collection of blood.
• 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.
• Must be able to operate a forklift.
• Must have a valid driver license and capable of driving a 1-ton fan truck.

EOE, including disability/vets