Production Hourly

Pilgrim's Global; De Queen (AR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401K

Tuition paid program

Supervisor development program

Job summary

Pilgrim’s wants YOU to join our hourly production team in De Queen, Arkansas. Positions start at $16.65/hour for 1st shift and $18.15/hour for 2nd shift, plus an attendance bonus of up to $2.75/hour if qualifications are met.

Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance; 401(k) contributions; Better Futures Program – up to two-year community college tuition paid; and a Supervisor Development Program to grow your career.

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 work close to others at some stations.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Good hand and eye coordination.

Responsibilities

• Processes product using tools and equipment per USDA and Pilgrim’s standards.
• Handles product according to operating procedures and quality expectations.
• Observes equipment operation and reports malfunctions or safety issues.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Assists others with skills and knowledge from the position.
• Follows safety, quality, and food safety policies at all times.
• Contributes to safe work habits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follows animal welfare guidelines and company policies.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Skills

Safety focus

Shift flexibility

Common sense

Problem solving

Cold tolerance

Stamina

Multitasking

Team player

Communication skills

Hand-eye coordination

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.

De Queen, Arkansas

Poultry Processor-Production Laborer

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.