Night-Shift Live Receiving Specialist

A company name; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision Insurance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Live Receiving Nights worker to rotate through the live receiving area, including live hanging, crates, forklift driver duties, and backup to finishing. You will help ensure animal welfare and safety while supporting production goals.

The role requires standing for long shifts, strong communication, and the ability to adapt to changing environments. Training and safety compliance are emphasized, with a schedule Sunday–Thursday and varying shift starts.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand and perform tasks for 8–10 hours.
• Ability to follow instructions and communicate clearly.
• Capable of working in a changing production environment.
• Must be observant and responsive to safety policies.
• Forklift experience is a plus.
• Ability to pass respirator and vision tests.

Responsibilities

• Back-Up Stabber: monitor kill machine and ensure proper killing before scalding.
• Drawer Inserter: place drawers and detect defects during insertion.
• Live Hang: deliver birds to line at 26 per minute with proper technique.
• Adapt to rotation and varying production demands.
• Train others with skills gained from the position.
• Observe all safety, quality, and animal welfare policies.
• Maintain a positive, cooperative work environment.
• Identify incidents and safety risks and act accordingly.
• Maintain safe work habits and practices company-wide.
• Participate in process improvement and problem solving.
• Follow all Pilgrim's animal welfare guidelines.
• Perform additional duties as directed.

Skills

Stand for long shifts

Communication skills

Adaptable to changing environment

Observant and responsive

Hand-eye coordination

Forklift operation (preferred)

PFT respirator test

Vision testing ability

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Live Receiving Nights worker to rotate through the live receiving area, including live hanging, crates, forklift driver duties, and backup to finishing. You will help ensure animal welfare and safety while supporting production goals.

The role requires standing for long shifts, strong communication, and the ability to adapt to changing environments. Training and safety compliance are emphasized, with a schedule Sunday–Thursday and varying shift starts.