Operator - Protein Conversion RE

Jobvite, Inc.; Douglas (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Control Room Operator to safely and efficiently operate the cooker and rendering equipment to produce high quality finished products that meet our food safety and production requirements.

You will perform daily equipment inspections, communicate safety or production issues to management, and monitor material and finished product storage to uphold food safety practices. The role requires the ability to lift 50 lbs, stand and use hands, and follow housekeeping protocols.

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively in both oral and written formats.
• Understanding of the fundamental principles of manufacturing.
• Must possess effective communication skills.
• The employee is required to lift a minimum of 50lbs and frequently stand, sit and use their hands.

Responsibilities

• Operate the cooker and rendering equipment safely and efficiently.
• Inspect equipment daily to ensure safe operation and performance.
• Communicate safety, food safety, and production issues to management.
• Monitor raw material bins, flow ways and finished storage bins for safety and efficiency.
• Perform housekeeping in assigned areas.
• May assist maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Communication

Manufacturing basics

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Job description

The Control Room Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating the cooker and associated rendering equipment to produce a high quality finished product that will meet all food safety plan and production requirements.

• Responsible for daily inspection of equipment to ensure safe operation, food safety and performance specifications.
• Employee is responsible for communicating any issues with safety, Food safety plan or and production limitations with the management team.
• Operator will monitor raw material bins, flow ways and all finished storage bins, to ensure proper food safety and production efficiency.
• Must monitor all mechanical systems to report any safety, food safety plan or mechanical issues, and be able to react accordingly.
• Preforms all necessary housekeeping duties in assigned areas.
• May have to assist maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be capable of communicating in both oral and written formats.
• Must have an understanding of the fundamental principles of manufacturing.
• Must possess effective communication skills.
• The employee is required to lift a minimum of 50lbs. The employee is often required to stand, sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Close vision acuity capability required for this position. Ability to cross-train personnel to replace position in the event of absence.

Schedule

• Day Shift 5:30 AM- 6:00 PM
• Operate on a 2 - 2 - 3 schedule (Every other Friday, Saturday, & Sunday off)

Pay

• $18.10hr

Include all work experience even if you are submitting a résumé (FT, PT, temp, etc.) for the past 5 years.Failure to complete this or entering 'N/A' will result in automatic disqualification. BUSINESS CASUAL ATTIRE

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us

Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Our vision

Become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.

Our core values are

Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

EOE, including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance

Pilgrim's does not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at Pilgrim's or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by Pilgrim's. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by Pilgrim's because of an unsolicited referral.