Production Hourly

JBS Foods; De Queen (AR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K contributions

Better Futures Program

Job summary

Pilgrim's is hiring for an hourly Poultry Processor-Production Laborer in De Queen, AR. Positions start at $16.65/hour for 1st shift and $18.15/hour for 2nd shift, plus a $2.75/hour attendance bonus if qualifications are met. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K, and tuition assistance program.

Growth opportunities through our Supervisor Development Program. Safety is a condition at Pilgrim's, with a strong commitment to QA, food safety, and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work safely.
• Must be 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.

Responsibilities

• Process product using tools (knives), labor, and equipment per USDA and Pilgrim's standards.
• Process product according to operating procedures and quality/quantity expectations.
• Observe equipment operation and report malfunctions or safety issues.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Assist others with skills and knowledge gained from the position.
• Follow company safety and food safety policies and maintain a positive work atmosphere.
• Recognize incidents and safety risks and promote safe work habits.
• Participate in process improvement and problem solving.
• Follow all animal welfare guidelines.

Skills

Safety awareness

Shift work

Team player

Good communication

Stamina for 8–11 hour days

Job description

Description

Pilgrim's wants YOU to join our hourly production team! Positions start at $16.65 / hour for 1st shift and $18.15 / hour for 2nd shift plus attendance bonus if qualifications are met of $2.75 per hour. We are looking for candidates with good employment history that will fit and grow with our team.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance

• 401K contributions

• Better Futures Program -2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents!

• Opportunity to grow your career through our Supervisor Development Program

At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & 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.

BASIC SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to work safely
• Must be 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.

EOE, including disability/vets.

De Queen, Arkansas

Poultry Processor-Production Laborer