Night Live Receiving Operator | Forklift & Hanging

Pilgrim's; Onalaska (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Shift differential

Sunday–Thursday schedule

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Live Receiving Night Worker to rotate within the department, performing tasks from live hanging to back-up duties. The role emphasizes safety compliance, quality standards, and teamwork in a fast-paced production setting.

You’ll handle live birds at high speed, adhere to welfare policies, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives while supporting a positive team atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand, 8–10 hour shifts.
• Strong communication with team and supervision.
• Able to work in a changing production environment.
• Observant and highly responsive with safety awareness.
• Good hand-eye coordination and motor skills.
• Ability to pass respirator and vision tests if required.

Responsibilities

• Back-Up Stabber: monitor kill machine to ensure all birds are properly killed before scalding.
• Drawer Inserter: place drawers from output conveyor into MODs and detect defects during insertion.
• Live Hang: deliver birds to the line at 26 birds per minute using proper hanging techniques.
• Flexibility to work in changing environment and adjust to production demands.
• Trains others with skills and knowledge gained from position.
• Observe all safety, quality, and animal welfare policies; maintain a positive work environment.
• Participate in process improvement and problem solving using continuous improvement methods.
• Follow all company animal welfare guidelines.
• Other duties as directed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Team communication

Adaptability

Punctuality

Job description

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Live Receiving Night Worker to rotate within the department, performing tasks from live hanging to back-up duties. The role emphasizes safety compliance, quality standards, and teamwork in a fast-paced production setting.

You’ll handle live birds at high speed, adhere to welfare policies, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives while supporting a positive team atmosphere.