Poultry Production Operator – Growth & Benefits

Pilgrim's; Arkansas; On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K contributions

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Pilgrim’s in De Queen, Arkansas, is hiring for a Poultry Processor-Production Laborer to join our hourly production team. Start pay is $16.65/hour (1st shift) or $18.15/hour (2nd shift) with potential attendance bonus of $2.75/hour if qualifications are met.

We offer medical, dental, vision, 401K, and tuition assistance through our Better Futures Program. Responsibilities include operating tools/equipment per USDA standards, maintaining clean work areas, and supporting team members.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work safely.
• Able to work shift assigned days/nights including some Saturdays.
• Ability to apply common sense and comprehend simple instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to work in cool temperatures (around 40 degrees).
• Ability to stand and use hands for 8-11 hours per day.
• Ability to multitask and work quickly.
• Must be a team player and be willing to work close to other employees at some stations that are less than 3 feet apart.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Good hand and eye coordination required.

Responsibilities

• Processes product using tools (to include knives), manual labor, and equipment provided in accordance with USDA and Pilgrim’s Company product standards and procedures.
• Process product according to operating procedures and quality/quantity expectations.
• Observes equipment operation, notifying appropriate personnel of any malfunctions and/or safety issues/concerns.
• Clean and organized work area.
• Assist others with the skills and knowledge gained from the position.
• Observes all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies. Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, co-workers, and leadership teams.
• Recognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks. Consistently practices and enforces safe work habits and drives those 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

Safety awareness

Team player

Communication skills

Multitasking

Manual dexterity

Job description

Pilgrim’s in De Queen, Arkansas, is hiring for a Poultry Processor-Production Laborer to join our hourly production team. Start pay is $16.65/hour (1st shift) or $18.15/hour (2nd shift) with potential attendance bonus of $2.75/hour if qualifications are met.

We offer medical, dental, vision, 401K, and tuition assistance through our Better Futures Program. Responsibilities include operating tools/equipment per USDA standards, maintaining clean work areas, and supporting team members.