Night Evis Sorter — Safety‑Driven Production

JBS Foods; Town of Arcadia (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage (

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off and holidays

Job summary

Pilgrim’s Arcadia, WI is seeking an Evis Sorter for night shifts to inspect birds and ensure compliance with USDA standards. You will monitor lines, sort birds at pace, identify defects, and maintain sanitation and safety as part of a lean, safety-first team.

The role requires ability to work in hot environments, strong communication with leadership, and adherence to FSQA guidelines. Benefits include health coverage after 60 days and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Ability to pass required written exam.
• Ability to comprehend simple instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, USDA personnel, and leadership.
• Ability to be observant, multitask, work quickly, and make fast decisions.
• Ability to work in hot, humid environment.
• Ability to think for oneself and apply common sense.
• Ability to stand and use a knife for 8–10 hour shifts.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Good communication skills.
• Capable of learning and remembering product specifications.
• Analytical skills preferred at an intermediate level.
• Food or production experience preferred.
• Desire for continuous improvement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Auto Transfer Table lines and keep shackles full while identifying and removing Septic birds.
• Sort birds at a rate of 35+ BPM.
• Sort, identify and remove yellow peel, injesta, and bile contaminated gizzards at 210 gizzards per minute.
• Salvage, vacuum and wash birds per FSQA requirements.
• Perform Final Trim by removing undesired defects.
• Communicate with Leadership and Process Control on flock, bird, or equipment issues.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Develop and maintain a working relationship with USDA personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Rotate to positions between departments or positions as needed.
• Process product using procedures per USDA and Pilgrim’s standards.
• Apply proper personal hygiene and hand washing.
• Process product according to procedures and quality/quantity expectations.
• Train others with skills learned in position.
• Observe all safety and food safety policies.
• Foster a positive work atmosphere and teamwork.
• Recognize and act on safety risks and incidents.
• Participate in process improvement and problem solving.
• Follow all animal welfare guidelines.

Skills

Written exam

Comprehension of instructions

Communication skills

Observation and multitasking

Ability to work in hot environment

Decision making

Manual dexterity

Learning quickly

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Pilgrim’s Arcadia, WI is seeking an Evis Sorter for night shifts to inspect birds and ensure compliance with USDA standards. You will monitor lines, sort birds at pace, identify defects, and maintain sanitation and safety as part of a lean, safety-first team.

The role requires ability to work in hot environments, strong communication with leadership, and adherence to FSQA guidelines. Benefits include health coverage after 60 days and a 401(k) with company match.