Night Live Receiving Associate: Forklift & Safety

Jobtome; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; 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 Live Receiving Worker for night shifts in Winona, MN. You will rotate within the department including live hanging, crates, forklift driver, and backup to the finishing machine, supporting animal welfare and safety policies.

You’ll stand 8–10 hours, operate forklift preferred, and help with line pace of 26 birds per minute. Benefits include medical, dental, vision after 60 days, PTO, 401(k) matching, and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand and use hands for 8–10 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.

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

Skills

Stand for long shifts

Effective communication

Observant and responsive

Forklift operation (preferred)

Job description

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Live Receiving Worker for night shifts in Winona, MN. You will rotate within the department including live hanging, crates, forklift driver, and backup to the finishing machine, supporting animal welfare and safety policies.

You’ll stand 8–10 hours, operate forklift preferred, and help with line pace of 26 birds per minute. Benefits include medical, dental, vision after 60 days, PTO, 401(k) matching, and opportunities for career development.